December weather in Waterville, ME
The average temperature in Waterville in December is 25.9°F (17.2°F–34.5°F). Average precipitation: 3.92 inches.
December is a winter month in Waterville, and is cooler than the annual average of 45.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 17.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 39m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
34.5°F
Avg Low
17.2°F
Precipitation
3.92 in
Daylight
8h 39m
December records in Waterville
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 59.0°F (2020) | 6.1°F (1974) | 2.36 in (2020) |
| December 2 | 60.1°F (2020) | -4.0°F (1989) | 1.46 in (2004) |
| December 3 | 54.0°F (1998) | -0.9°F (1978) | 2.05 in (1986) |
| December 4 | 66.9°F (1982) | 0.0°F (1989) | 0.92 in (1967) |
| December 5 | 63.0°F (2009) | -2.0°F (1976) | 1.20 in (1990) |
| December 6 | 57.9°F (1973) | -2.9°F (1963) | 1.54 in (1962) |
| December 7 | 62.1°F (2001) | -6.0°F (1991) | 1.05 in (1983) |
| December 8 | 64.9°F (1998) | -6.0°F (1964) | 1.18 in (2011) |
| December 9 | 55.0°F (1974) | -16.1°F (1989) | 1.37 in (1969) |
| December 10 | 55.0°F (1973) | -8.0°F (1989) | 1.57 in (1973) |
| December 11 | 61.0°F (1966) | -11.9°F (1978) | 2.50 in (2023) |
| December 12 | 59.0°F (2024) | -9.9°F (1970) | 2.42 in (2024) |
| December 13 | 55.0°F (2010) | -9.9°F (1989) | 2.14 in (2010) |
| December 14 | 53.1°F (2010) | -7.1°F (1995) | 0.75 in (1973) |
| December 15 | 54.0°F (2019) | -9.9°F (1980) | 2.00 in (1968) |
| December 16 | 53.1°F (1982) | -11.9°F (1970) | 3.60 in (1973) |
| December 17 | 51.1°F (1982) | -15.0°F (2013) | 1.53 in (1960) |
| December 18 | 59.0°F (2000) | -13.0°F (2013) | 2.13 in (2000) |
| December 19 | 61.0°F (2023) | -13.0°F (1985) | 1.63 in (2023) |
| December 20 | 57.0°F (2025) | -9.9°F (2016) | 1.49 in (2025) |
| December 21 | 57.9°F (1973) | -18.0°F (1980) | 1.52 in (1973) |
| December 22 | 57.0°F (1973) | -20.9°F (1970) | 1.58 in (2018) |
| December 23 | 57.9°F (1994) | -18.9°F (1989) | 0.85 in (1969) |
| December 24 | 55.9°F (1990) | -15.0°F (1989) | 1.88 in (2022) |
| December 25 | 55.9°F (1990) | -14.1°F (1980) | 0.98 in (1996) |
| December 26 | 59.0°F (2020) | -27.0°F (1980) | 1.31 in (1975) |
| December 27 | 55.0°F (1964) | -11.9°F (1968) | 3.92 in (1969) |
| December 28 | 52.0°F (2011) | -11.9°F (2017) | 1.36 in (1964) |
| December 29 | 55.0°F (1982) | -20.9°F (2017) | 1.64 in (1967) |
| December 30 | 48.0°F (1984) | -20.9°F (2017) | 1.58 in (2016) |
| December 31 | 52.0°F (2022) | -17.0°F (2017) | 0.68 in (1972) |