What is the weather like in Pennsylvania in December?

Question

Does it snow alot in December? Would it be difficult to drive in? Would I need a four wheel drive or snow tires or something?

Kinda went off on a tangent there but....ah well :P

I'm planning on driving up there from a state where it never snows, and I need to know what to expect.

Answer 1

Its typical central northeast(NJ,PA,DE..etc) weather....its FREEZING, but it doenst snow that much (at least the past couple years!), it usually actually turns into freezing rain or slush and that could be bad for driving....

however, its not that likeley for it to snow all the time and you might luck out and get totally dry roads.s

Answer 2

Because of a lot of reasons, Philadelphia weather can change from day to day.  For the most part expect temp's down to 10 degrees (and pray it stays around 28).  Snow is another situation. Sometimes 2 inches, sometime 2 feet.  Ask your tire store dealer if the tires you have now will work in snow.  (He might be able to answer the question on the phone).

Answer 3

3 of the last 4 New Years days it's been 60-70, but on average, Philly in December is about 45. Could be colder, could be warmer. It usually doesn't snow in December though. On occasion, but rarely a real "storm" worth fearing.  

Answer 4

It's cold as h**l! I think it snows like at an average rate unless it's a blizzard or something like that.'

Answer 5

December is cold but the snow usually isnt too bad till January so i wouldn't worry about that

Answer 6

It barely ever snows in PA anymore.. unless your going up towards Penn State area.. Lock Haven, Williamsport, Bellefonte - all get a decent cap of snow. Closer to the Philly region you won't see it as much. However the FA is calling for a bad storm this year, or at least predicting it.. so I wish you the best and PA back roads never get plowed so drive safe!!