Corinth, ME Climate


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Corinth, ME is located in the Northeastern region of the United States and has a moderate climate. Summers are warm but not overly hot, and winters are cold but generally mild compared to other regions in the US. Rainfall is consistent year-round, though snowfall can be expected during the winter months. Spring and fall are generally mild seasons with low humidity levels, making it perfect for outdoor activities like hiking or camping. All in all, Corinth enjoys a pleasant climate that allows for plenty of recreational activities throughout the year.

Corinth, Maine gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Corinth averages 75 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in Corinth. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Corinth 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 4
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 75 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.1 Summer - 3.7 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Corinth, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCorinth, MaineUnited States
  43.6 in.38.1 in.
  75.1 in.27.8 in.
  129.0 days106.2 days
  186 days205 days
  79.1°85.8°
  3.7°21.7°
  6.27
  34.3
  237 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 Corinth with an average high temperature of 79.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Maine. In Corinth, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Corinth are August, July and June.
In Corinth, there are 2.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Maine.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Corinth with an average of 3.7°. This is one of the coldest places in Maine.
In Corinth, there are 172.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Maine.
In Corinth, there are 28.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Maine.
Humidity in Corinth 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.
November is the wettest month in Corinth with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.7 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.6 inches in Corinth means that it is drier than most places in Maine.
June is the rainiest month in Corinth with 12.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.8 rainy days. There are 129.0 rainy days annually in Corinth, which is about average compared to other places in Maine. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 75.1 inches in Corinth means that it is snowier than most places in Maine. January is the snowiest month in Corinth with 20.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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