December Rainfall and Precipitation in Maine

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Maine, the United States of America in December.

Maine, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences in December precipitation ranging from a high 106 mm (4.2 in) in Jackman to a high 159 mm (6.3 in) in Bar Harbor. December is a winter month.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Maine precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Maine, the United States of America receive in December?

Bar Harbor often experiences a notable amount of snow/rain in December, with an average of about 159 mm (6.3 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in Maine, the United States of America in December?

Expect around 15 days rainy days in Bar Harbor during December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Maine, the United States of America?

December is generally a drier month for Maine, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in December in Maine, the United States of America?

Bar Harbor is the wettest city in Maine, the United States of America in December according to our database, with average snow/rainfall of around 159 mm (6.3 in).

What is the driest city in December in Maine, the United States of America?

Jackman is the driest city we have data for in Maine, the United States of America in December, with monthly snowfall close to 106 mm (4.2 in).

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