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Rain jacket for Pittsburgh in December

Verdict

Pack it

Around 15 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

Why

Pittsburgh in December averages highs of 39°F, lows of 25°F, 15 rainy days.

That climate means a rain jacket earns its space in the bag. Around 15 rainy days — a shell keeps you moving between subway stops.

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