Shamokin Dam weather in December (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

Is Shamokin Dam a good destination in December, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Shamokin Dam typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 5°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -3°C.

Precipitation

Shamokin Dam in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 126 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

 

Shamokin Dam, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 126 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 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.

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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