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

How's the weather trend in Scarborough as December approaches? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Scarborough typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 4°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -5°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.

Precipitation

Scarborough in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 140 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Scarborough. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Scarborough, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 7°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 138 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51% *  
Data from: Portland, the United States of America (10 KM, 6 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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