United StatesAverage weather for Maine in December
It's cold in December in Maine with an average temperature of -1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -5°C to a high of 4°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -10°C and -3°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Maine with really cold temps, averaging around 1°C during the day and nights dipping to about -6°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around -1°C, with nights around -8°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Maine is around -1°C, while nighttime temps are about -8°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
In December, there is an average of 250 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 45 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Maine in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
-1°C | 9°C | |
 Max. temperature |
4°C | 12°C | |
| Min. temperature |
-5°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
250 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy days |
12 days | 17 days | |
 Total snowfall |
45 cm | 9,7 cm | |
| Snowy days |
14 days | 3 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Maine?
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Maine. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 15°C in 2020, Maine reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -23°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -27°C to a highest value of 8°C.
Check out the climate of Maine for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Maine is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Maine to get the full picture of the climate.
Daily Temperature in December in Maine
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Maine, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Maine
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Maine, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 12 days of precipitation in Maine.
Daily Snowfall in December in Maine
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Maine, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV index in December in Maine
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Maine, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Maine over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Maine, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Maine over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Maine, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Maine per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Maine, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in December for Maine
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Maine. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Maine by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Maine. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
