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Lewiston weather in December (Maine, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Lewiston for December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Lewiston includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -7°C. This month is known for its biting cold, so make sure to dress warmly. Proper preparation can help you stay cozy.

Precipitation

Lewiston in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 140 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lewiston. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Lewiston, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51% *  
Data from: Portland, the United States of America (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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