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Southwest Harbor weather in December (Maine, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Southwest Harbor as December approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

December in Southwest Harbor generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 3°C. At night, they generally drop to -5°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Southwest Harbor in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Southwest Harbor. July, August and September generally stand 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 Southwest Harbor climate page with graphs.

 

Southwest Harbor, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 142 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Southwest Harbor.

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