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Rain jacket for Houston in January

Verdict

Pack it

Around 10 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

Why

Houston in January averages highs of 62°F, lows of 43°F, 10 rainy days.

That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 10 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

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