Lancaster Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Lancaster and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

Lancaster weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.5°C 41.9°F
Nightly temperature -3.9°C 25°F
Average temperature 0.8°C 33.4°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 89 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 5.7°C 42.2°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 89mm 3.5 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Lancaster

Lancaster average temperature in December

December rainfall

Lancaster average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Lancaster 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 Lancaster in December 2024.

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Lancaster weather stats

Lancaster weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.6°C 85.3°F
Driest month: February 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.2hrs
Coldest month: January 2.8°C 37°F
Wettest month: May 101mm 4ins
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