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Winter coat for Washington DC in January

Verdict

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Average lows dip to 28°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.

Why

Washington DC in January averages highs of 43°F, lows of 28°F, 9 rainy days.

That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 28°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.

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