Scranton Weather in December

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

The climate in Scranton during December can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Scranton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

Scranton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.8°C 35.2°F
Nightly temperature -6°C 21.3°F
Average temperature -2.1°C 28.2°F
Daily sunshine 3.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 80 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 6.4°C 43.5°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Scranton with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Scranton

Scranton average temperature in December

December rainfall

Scranton average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Scranton 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 Scranton in December 2024.

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Scranton weather stats

Scranton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.6°C 79.9°F
Driest month: February 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January -1°C 30.2°F
Wettest month: June 106mm 4.2ins
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