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

How is the weather in Hershey in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Hershey typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C.

Hershey in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of snow/rain.

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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Hershey 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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