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Old Orchard Beach weather in December (Maine, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Old Orchard Beach look like in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Old Orchard Beach typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -5°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Old Orchard Beach in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 140 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Old Orchard Beach. September typically offers 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.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Old Orchard Beach climate page with graphs.

 

Old Orchard Beach, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 7°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 137 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51% *  
Data from: Portland, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 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. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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