Harrisburg Weather in December

What's the weather like in Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) in December 2024?

The climate in Harrisburg during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Harrisburg and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

Harrisburg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4.6°C 40.3°F
Nightly temperature -3.6°C 25.5°F
Average temperature 0.5°C 32.9°F
Daily sunshine 4.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 83 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 5.7°C 42.2°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Harrisburg

Harrisburg average temperature in December

December rainfall

Harrisburg average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Harrisburg average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Harrisburg in December 2024.

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Harrisburg weather stats

Harrisburg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: October 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.6hrs
Coldest month: January 1.8°C 35.2°F
Wettest month: May 104mm 4.1ins
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