In 52 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield CA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
42–64°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
44–55°F
dry
2024
53–57°F
rain
2023
39–62°F
dry
2022
38–67°F
dry
2021
38–65°F
dry
2020
40–59°F
dry
2019
39–59°F
dry
2018
45–70°F
dry
2017
51–82°F
dry
2016
39–66°F
dry
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42°F at the start.
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