Portland (ME)
December
Weather in Portland, Maine for December 2026
Your guide to Portland weather in December - trends and predictions
Portland typically experiences moderate snowfall in December, with an average of 6 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Portland at the beginning of December is 2.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 2.1 °C by the end of December.
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15
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10
Rainy days
6
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2°/-3°
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24 km/h
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70 %
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Portland Weather December
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Temperatures trend during December in Portland
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December weather in Portland day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Dec. 1 |  Cloudy | 4° /-1° | 3.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 2 |  Partly cloudy | 2° /-3° | 38.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 3 | Partly cloudy | 3° /-1° | 25.8 mm | 12.3 cm | |
| Dec. 4 |  Overcast | 3° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 5 |  Heavy snow | 2° /-5° | 22.1 mm | 2 cm | |
| Dec. 6 |  Sunny | 1° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 7 | Sunny | 1° /-3° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 8 |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /-3° | 4 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| Dec. 9 |  Moderate rain at times | 1° /-4° | 5.1 mm | 3.2 cm | |
| Dec. 10 |  Light rain | 4° /-1° | 23.1 mm | 1.7 cm | |
| Dec. 11 |  Heavy rain | 8° /-1° | 33.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 12 | Sunny | 6° /-3° | 10.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 13 | Partly cloudy | 0° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 14 | Sunny | 0° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 15 | Sunny | -1° /-7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 16 | Overcast | 3° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 17 |  Moderate rain | 6° /1° | 12.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 18 | Overcast | 5° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Moderate rain | 8° /1° | 48.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Overcast | 0° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Overcast | 2° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 22 | Sunny | -2° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 23 | Partly cloudy | -1° /-6° | 4.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 24 | Overcast | 2° /-3° | 5.8 mm | 4.2 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Overcast | 0° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Cloudy | -1° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Sunny | 1° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Overcast | 2° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Moderate rain at times | 5° /0° | 24.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 5° /-2° | 18.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | Partly cloudy | 3° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Portland in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Portland forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Portland in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Portland during December?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 2° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Portland during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 283.5 mm is expected in Portland during December, occurring over more than 10 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Portland in December 2026?
Portland experiences an average snowfall of 24.59 cm during December, occurring over 6 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Portland during December?
The average wind speed in Portland during December is 24 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Portland snow forecast December 2026
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On average, Portland sees 6 snowy days during December, with approximately 24.6 cm of total snowfall.
December rainfall patterns in Portland
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Typically, Portland has 10 rainy days in December with a total of 283.5 mm of rainfall.
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