Maine in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Maine in december 2024
The weather in Maine in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire 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 413.1cm
Weather at 6am
22°F
Clear/Sunny
23% of time
22%
20%
16%
Weather at 12pm
31°F
Clear/Sunny
25% of time
25%
22%
18%
Weather at 6pm
23°F
Clear/Sunny
24% of time
23%
17%
15%
Weather at 3am
23°F
26%
26%
18%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Maine in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Maine in december.
The climate of Maine in december is very bad
The weather in december in Maine is wet (with 4.5in of precipitation over 7 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.5in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh here this month. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 31°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 22°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Maine is 27°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Maine in the month of december with a maximum record of 59°F in 2020 and a minimum record of -14°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 29 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 94% of the month.
Day length in Maine in december is 08:45. Sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset is at 15:56.
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 Maine:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach, Dauphin Island (Alabama) and Edisto Beach have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Myrtle Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Maine.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Maine in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -14°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 14°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 413.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.64km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:45 | ||||
| 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 Maine in december 2023:
32°F to 43°F
34°F to 36°F
31°F to 32°F
29°F to 32°F
22°F to 31°F
5°F to 27°F
16°F to 29°F
11°F to 31°F
16°F to 34°F
34°F to 49°F
36°F to 47°F
22°F to 32°F
29°F to 31°F
16°F to 27°F
23°F to 43°F
32°F to 38°F
29°F to 38°F
49°F to 58°F
41°F to 54°F
29°F to 36°F
23°F to 29°F
18°F to 29°F
23°F to 32°F
27°F to 40°F
32°F to 38°F
32°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 36°F
32°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
25°F to 34°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Maine:
| Bar Harbor (Maine) in december | very bad weather |
| Old Orchard Beach in december | very bad weather |
| Vermont in december | very bad weather |
| Hampton Beach in december | very bad weather |
| Boston in december | very bad weather |
| Massachusetts in december | very bad weather |
| Provincetown in december | very bad weather |
| Cape Cod National Seashore in december | very bad weather |
| Rhode Island in december | very bad weather |
| Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) 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.
Maine
perfect weather
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Weather data for Maine in december:
Weather data for Maine for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Maine. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in 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 Maine.