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Winter coat for Albuquerque in December
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 24°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Albuquerque in December averages highs of 47°F, lows of 24°F, 5 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 24°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.