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State College weather in December (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

How does the weather in State College usually fare in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in State College includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

State College in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit State College. May and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

State College, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

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.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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