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

Planning a trip to Sanford in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Sanford generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 3°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Sanford in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

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 Sanford. August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Sanford climate page with graphs.

 

Sanford, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Sanford in December?

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 in December.

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

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