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

What should you pack for a trip to Carlisle in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Carlisle typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 7°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -2°C.

Precipitation

Carlisle in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 126 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Carlisle, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 126 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43% *  
* Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (26 KM, 16 Miles).

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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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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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