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Weather & Climate
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Those who think of Maine as a cold and dreary place couldn't be
farther from the truth.
Like many of the states in the Northeast, Maine has five seasons
- Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall, and Mud. But really, it is the ever-changing
seasons that are the appeal of Maine weather.
Here are some facts about Maine weather
• Maine has one of the most comfortable summer climates in the
United States. Temperatures average in the 70's, and the scorching
90's are rare.
• Winters are cold, but not for long periods. Cold snaps of below
zero weather are not prolonged. The coldest weather occurs in
the Nothern Interior, where the highest mountains are.
• Different parts of Maine have distinct climates. Along the coast,
the temperatures are tempered by the ocean , which makes for a
different weather pattern than inland.
• Snowiest month is January
• Tornadoes are rare (and so are earthquakes!)
• Number of thunderstorms a year: 15
• Yearly precipitation: 40-46 inches
• Yearly snowfall: 50-70 Coastal, 60-90 Southern Interior, and
90-110 Northern Interior.
• Number of days a year that receive more than one inch of snow
a day: 15-20 Coastal, 30 Northern Interior. Along the coast, you
do have to be prepared for the "Noreaster" which can
dump ten or more inches in a single day. Time to make a snowman!
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 Who are the people in Maine? What is life like? This series introduces you to a few "Mainers" and gives you a view into a moment of their lives.
WEATHER FORECASTS
 Check local weather forecasts in the Weather section — 32 separate Maine forecasts from the National Weather Service — plus tides, weather cams and blogs from around the state.
SNOW REPORTS
 In season, check the downhill skiing snow report and cross-country skiing snow report for a complete roundup of snow conditions at ski areas and snowboard parks in Maine and New Hampshire.
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Compare
Weather |
Jan
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July
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Record
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Yearly average inches
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high
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low
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high
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low
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high
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low
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rain
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snow
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| Bangor |
30
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10
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82
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60
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104
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-28
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38.52
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103
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| Bar Harbor |
32
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15
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76
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56
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98
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-21
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50.68
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58
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| Caribou |
20
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1
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76
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54
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96
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-41
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37.87
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112
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| Eastport |
30
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14
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68
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52
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93
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-23
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35.56
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66
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| Millinocket |
25
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4
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80
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56
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106
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-41
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41.60
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90
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| Portland |
31
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12
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79
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57
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103
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-39
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42.05
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72
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