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Packable down jacket for Charlotte in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 31°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Charlotte in January averages highs of 52°F, lows of 31°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 31°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.