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Portland in December

The toughest month — score 25 of 100

Typical December days in Portland reach about 38°F with nights near 22°F; about 15 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Portland in December

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 22°F.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 12 days in a typical December.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical December brings about 15 inches of snow.

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December vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Portland

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.