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

How does the December weather in Harrisburg compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

December in Harrisburg generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 6°C. At night, they generally drop to -2°C.

Precipitation

Harrisburg in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 126 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Harrisburg. May, June, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Harrisburg, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
SunshineSunshine 126 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43%  

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

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