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

Curious about the climate in Hershey this December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, Hershey usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime highs near 6°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -2°C.

Precipitation

Hershey in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 126 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

 

Hershey, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 126 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

* Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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