Portland weather in December (Indiana, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Portland during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Portland includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 4°C, cooling down at night to around -4°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

Portland in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 106 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Portland. July and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portland, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 106 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

* Data from: Fort Wayne, the United States of America (73 KM, 45 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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