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South Portland weather in December (Maine, United States of America)

How does the December weather in South Portland compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in South Portland includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 4°C. At night, it falls to around -5°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

South Portland in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit South Portland. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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South Portland, 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 140 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51% *  
Data from: Portland, the United States of America (2 KM, 1 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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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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