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Winter coat for Bayside in December
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 31°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Bayside in December averages highs of 44°F, lows of 31°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 31°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.