Pack or skip
Sunscreen for Bakersfield in August
Verdict
Pack it
Sun still finds you at 102°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.
Why
Bakersfield in August averages highs of 102°F, lows of 72°F, 0 rainy days.
That climate means sunscreen earns its space in the bag. Sun still finds you at 102°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.