Wilkes-Barre Weather in December

What's the weather like in Wilkes-Barre (Pennsylvania) in December 2024?

The climate in Wilkes-Barre during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Wilkes-Barre and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (36°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

Wilkes-Barre weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 2.5°C 36.4°F
Nightly temperature -5.3°C 22.6°F
Average temperature -1.4°C 29.5°F
Daily sunshine 3.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 71 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 6.4°C 43.5°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Wilkes-Barre with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre average temperature in December

December rainfall

Wilkes-Barre average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre in December 2024.

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Wilkes-Barre weather stats

Wilkes-Barre weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.9°C 80.4°F
Driest month: January 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: July 10hrs
Coldest month: January -0.4°C 31.3°F
Wettest month: June 104mm 4.1ins
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