Poconos

Poconos Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Poconos, the United States of America in December.

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Stroudsburg Tannersville Jim Thorpe Mount Pocono

Planning a trip to the Poconos, the United States of America this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Poconos in December

The Poconos, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in the Poconos generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Mount Pocono to 6°C (43°F) in Stroudsburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Stroudsburg and -5°C (23°F) in Mount Pocono.

For a closer look at conditions across the Poconos, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Jim Thorpe with an average of 123 mm (4.8 in) to high snow/rainfall in Mount Pocono with 144 mm (5.7 in).

Explore the Poconos by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Poconos — and find the best time to visit. (based on Stroudsburg)

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March9°C (48°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November11°C (52°F) December6°C (43°F)
Best Time to Visit the Poconos →

Best Places to Visit in the Poconos in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Poconos.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Poconos

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Poconos, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Poconos (December)

Precipitation variation in the Poconos (December)

Stroudsburg

In December Stroudsburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Stroudsburg →

Tannersville

In December Tannersville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tannersville →

Jim Thorpe

In December Jim Thorpe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jim Thorpe →

Mount Pocono

In December Mount Pocono generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mount Pocono →

Lake Harmony

In December Lake Harmony generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lake Harmony →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Poconos, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Poconos in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stroudsburg 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Tannersville 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Jim Thorpe 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Mount Pocono 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Lake Harmony 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)

The Poconos weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Poconos, the United States of America in December?

Expect poor weather across the Poconos, the United States of America in December. The popular destination of Stroudsburg averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -3°C (27°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Poconos, the United States of America in December?

Stroudsburg averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -3°C (27°F).

Does the Poconos, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in the Poconos, the United States of America. Average snow/rainfall in Stroudsburg sits around 134 mm (5.3 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Poconos, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Stroudsburg, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Poconos, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit the Poconos, the United States of America is in May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Stroudsburg. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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