Bar Harbor (Maine) in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Bar Harbor (Maine) in december 2026
The weather in Bar Harbor (Maine) in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 262.4cm
Weather at 6am
31°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
21%
20%
15%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
21%
18%
17%
Weather at 6pm
32°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
18%
18%
17%
Weather at 3am
31°F
34%
21%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Bar Harbor (Maine) in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Bar Harbor (Maine) in december.
The climate of Bar Harbor (Maine) in december is very bad
The weather in december in Bar Harbor (Maine) is wet (with 7.5in of precipitation over 8 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 5.8in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is quite cold in that locality december. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 38°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Bar Harbor (Maine) is 34°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Bar Harbor (Maine) in the month of december with a maximum record of 59°F in 2009 and a minimum record of -7°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 20 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 65% of time.
On this month of december, day length in Bar Harbor (Maine) is generally 08:52. Sunrise is at 07:02 and sets at 15:54.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Bar Harbor (Maine):
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have a tolerable climate, but better than Bar Harbor (Maine).
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Bar Harbor (Maine) in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -7°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 20 day(s) (65%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (27%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.3in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 262.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.44km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:54 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:52 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Bar Harbor (Maine) in december 2025:
36°F to 47°F
27°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
34°F to 40°F
13°F to 23°F
20°F to 38°F
31°F to 34°F
22°F to 25°F
9°F to 32°F
32°F to 43°F
31°F to 41°F
18°F to 29°F
22°F to 29°F
27°F to 32°F
18°F to 27°F
18°F to 32°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 43°F
47°F to 50°F
25°F to 38°F
40°F to 41°F
20°F to 25°F
16°F to 25°F
27°F to 34°F
23°F to 29°F
7°F to 18°F
7°F to 22°F
13°F to 31°F
34°F to 45°F
16°F to 40°F
14°F to 29°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Bar Harbor (Maine):
| Maine in december | very bad weather |
| Old Orchard Beach in december | very bad weather |
| Hampton Beach in december | very bad weather |
| Provincetown in december | very bad weather |
| Cape Cod National Seashore in december | very bad weather |
| Boston in december | very bad weather |
| Massachusetts in december | very bad weather |
| Vermont in december | very bad weather |
| Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in december | very bad weather |
| Rhode Island in december | very bad weather |
| Albany in december | very bad weather |
| Connecticut in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Bar Harbor (Maine)
perfect weather
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Weather data for Bar Harbor (Maine) in december:
Weather data for Bar Harbor (Maine) for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Bar Harbor (Maine). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Bar Harbor (Maine) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Bar Harbor (Maine).