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Machias, ME vs Augusta, ME

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On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Augusta. Machias averages 162 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Augusta, Maine gets 43.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. Machias, Maine gets 51.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Augusta averages 67 inches of snow per year. Machias averages 65.1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Augusta, Maine
Summer High: the July high is around 79.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8.3
Rain: averages 43.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 67 inches of snow a year

Machias, Maine
Summer High: the July high is around 75.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9.6
Rain: averages 51.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 65.1 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Augusta

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Augusta is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Maine.

6.5 / 10

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Augusta, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Machias

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Machias is 6.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Maine.

6.2 / 10

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Machias, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Machias, ME	Augusta, ME
January	28° / 10°	28° / 8°
February	32° / 13°	32° / 11°
March	39° / 21°	41° / 21°
April	50° / 32°	53° / 33°
May	61° / 41°	65° / 44°
June	70° / 49°	74° / 53°
July	75° / 55°	79° / 59°
August	75° / 55°	78° / 57°
September	67° / 48°	70° / 49°
October	56° / 38°	58° / 38°
November	46° / 30°	46° / 29°
December	35° / 18°	34° / 17°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Machias / Augusta

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	30 / 30	12 / 10	7 / 7
February	0 / 0	27 / 27	11 / 8	6 / 6
March	0 / 0	28 / 27	12 / 10	5 / 4
April	0 / 0	14 / 13	12 / 11	2 / 1
May	0 / 0	1 / 1	14 / 12	0 / 0
June	0 / 1	0 / 0	13 / 12	0 / 0
July	0 / 1	0 / 0	12 / 11	0 / 0
August	0 / 1	0 / 0	10 / 10	0 / 0
September	0 / 0	0 / 0	10 / 9	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	7 / 8	11 / 11	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	19 / 20	12 / 11	1 / 2
December	0 / 0	28 / 29	13 / 10	6 / 6

July is the hottest month for Machias with an average high temperature of 75.4°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Maine. In Machias, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Machias are July, August and June.

July is the hottest month for Augusta with an average high temperature of 79.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Maine. In Augusta, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Augusta are August, July and June.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Machias with an average of 9.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Maine.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Augusta with an average of 8.3°. This is colder than most places in Maine.

In Machias, there are 1.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.

In Augusta, there are 3.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Machias, there are 153.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Maine.

In Augusta, there are 154.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Machias, there are 14.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Augusta, there are 17.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maine.

November is the wettest month in Machias with 5.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.5 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.3 inches in Machias means that it is one of the wettest places in Maine.

November is the wettest month in Augusta with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.6 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.7 inches in Augusta means that it is drier than most places in Maine.

May is the rainiest month in Machias with 13.8 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 9.8 rainy days. There are 142.0 rainy days annually in Machias, which is one of the rainiest places in Maine. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Augusta with 12.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.2 rainy days. There are 124.7 rainy days annually in Augusta, which is less rainy than most places in Maine. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 65.1 inches in Machias means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine.

An annual snowfall of 67.0 inches in Augusta means that it is about average compared to other places in Maine.

January is the snowiest month in Machias with 17.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Augusta with 18.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Machias, ME vs Augusta, ME

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Machias / Augusta

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Machias with an average of 9.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Maine.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Augusta with an average of 8.3°. This is colder than most places in Maine.

In Machias, there are 1.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.

In Augusta, there are 3.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Machias, there are 153.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Maine.

In Augusta, there are 154.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Machias, there are 14.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Augusta, there are 17.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maine.

An annual snowfall of 65.1 inches in Machias means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine.

An annual snowfall of 67.0 inches in Augusta means that it is about average compared to other places in Maine.

January is the snowiest month in Machias with 17.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Augusta with 18.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Machias, ME vs Augusta, ME

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Machias / Augusta

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Machias with an average of 9.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Maine.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Augusta with an average of 8.3°. This is colder than most places in Maine.

In Machias, there are 1.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.In Augusta, there are 3.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Machias, there are 153.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Maine.In Augusta, there are 154.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Machias, there are 14.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.In Augusta, there are 17.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maine.

An annual snowfall of 65.1 inches in Machias means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine.An annual snowfall of 67.0 inches in Augusta means that it is about average compared to other places in Maine.

January is the snowiest month in Machias with 17.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.January is the snowiest month in Augusta with 18.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Machias with an average of 9.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Maine.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Augusta with an average of 8.3°. This is colder than most places in Maine.

In Machias, there are 1.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.

In Augusta, there are 3.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Machias, there are 153.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Maine.

In Augusta, there are 154.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Machias, there are 14.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.

In Augusta, there are 17.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maine.

An annual snowfall of 65.1 inches in Machias means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine.

An annual snowfall of 67.0 inches in Augusta means that it is about average compared to other places in Maine.

January is the snowiest month in Machias with 17.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Augusta with 18.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.