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Altoona weather in December (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

How is December weather typically in Altoona? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Altoona includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 5°C. At night, it falls to around -3°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Altoona in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. This month experiences about 15 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Altoona. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Altoona climate page with graphs.

 

Altoona, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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