Gouldsboro, ME Climate


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Gouldsboro is located in the Gulf of Maine region, so it has a cool and humid climate with mild summers and cold winters. The average daily high temperature in the summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the winter it can dip below freezing. Precipitation is common year-round, with most falls occurring during the warmer months. Snowfall is plentiful during the winter months, while fog can be present at any time of year due to its coastal location. Overall, Gouldsboro has a relatively mild climate that is suitable for outdoor activities throughout the year.

Gouldsboro, Maine gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Gouldsboro averages 68 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 182 sunny days per year in Gouldsboro. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Gouldsboro 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 68 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Gouldsboro is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Maine.

9.2 Summer - 4 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Gouldsboro, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGouldsboro, MaineUnited States
  50.5 in.38.1 in.
  68.4 in.27.8 in.
  128.5 days106.2 days
  182 days205 days
  78.1°85.8°
  8.6°21.7°
  6.47
  2.94.3
  82 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 Gouldsboro with an average high temperature of 78.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Maine. In Gouldsboro, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Gouldsboro are July, August and June.
In Gouldsboro, there are 2.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Maine.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Gouldsboro with an average of 8.6°. This is colder than most places in Maine.
In Gouldsboro, there are 152.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Maine.
In Gouldsboro, there are 17.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maine.
Humidity in Gouldsboro 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 September.
November is the wettest month in Gouldsboro with 5.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 3.3 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 50.5 inches in Gouldsboro means that it is one of the wettest places in Maine.
May is the rainiest month in Gouldsboro with 12.5 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 9.2 rainy days. There are 128.5 rainy days annually in Gouldsboro, 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 Autumn with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 68.4 inches in Gouldsboro means that it is about average compared to other places in Maine. January is the snowiest month in Gouldsboro with 17.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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