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

What can you expect from the weather in Gettysburg during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Gettysburg generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C.

Gettysburg in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 126 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gettysburg. August generally stands out with 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 Gettysburg climate page with graphs.

 

Gettysburg, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 126 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

* Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (56 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather 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 Gettysburg in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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