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    When is it coat weather?

    Coat weather starts around 40°F (4°C), and below freezing it is not up for debate.

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    Between 30 and 40°F, a proper coat and something under it is where most people land. Below 20°F, add a hat and gloves to the conversation.

    Damp cold feels colder than dry cold, so a raw 38°F with drizzle can feel worse than a crisp 30°F with sun.

    What I think of coat weather

    • Coat weather: when leaving the house becomes a two-step process.
    • Coat weather is the season of patting your pockets for keys you cannot feel.
    • Coat weather: the cold has arrived and it is not interested in your plans.

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