Arundel, ME Climate


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Arundel, ME has a humid continental climate. This type of climate experiences hot summers and cold winters with precipitation throughout the year. Temperatures in the summer can reach up to the mid-80s, while winter temperatures typically range from 25 - 40 degrees Fahrenheit. During the winter there is usually plenty of snowfall to be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Rainfall is evenly spread throughout the year, however spring and fall tend to be more wet than summer and winter. All in all, Arundel has a pleasant climate that allows for plenty of outdoor activities year round!

Arundel, Maine gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Arundel averages 59 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Arundel. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Arundel gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 129 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 59 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Arundel is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Maine.

9.1 Summer - 4.3 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Arundel, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateArundel, MaineUnited States
  49.8 in.38.1 in.
  59.4 in.27.8 in.
  129.4 days106.2 days
  200 days205 days
  78.9°85.8°
  12.5°21.7°
  6.67
  2.94.3
  43 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Arundel with an average high temperature of 78.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Maine. In Arundel, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Arundel are August, July and June.
In Arundel, there are 4.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Maine.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Arundel with an average of 12.5°. This is warmer than most places in Maine.
In Arundel, there are 151.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Maine.
In Arundel, there are 9.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Maine.
Humidity in Arundel is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
October is the wettest month in Arundel with 4.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.4 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 49.8 inches in Arundel means that it is wetter than most places in Maine.
May is the rainiest month in Arundel with 12.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.6 rainy days. There are 129.4 rainy days annually in Arundel, which is about average compared to other places in Maine. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 59.4 inches in Arundel means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine. January is the snowiest month in Arundel with 17.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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