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United States / Maine / Augusta-Waterville Metro Area / Kennebec County / Monmouth / Zip Codes
Monmouth, ME has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters. The area experiences an average of 40 inches of rain each year and around 70 inches of snow annually. The region gets plenty of sunshine throughout the year with mild temperatures in spring and autumn. The temperature in Monmouth during summer months can reach up to 85°F while winter months may drop down to 10°F or below. On average, the temperature range is between 30-50°F.

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

Monmouth averages 67 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 Monmouth. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Monmouth gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 124 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 9
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 67 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.3 Summer - 3.9 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Monmouth, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMonmouth, MaineUnited States
  44.4 in.38.1 in.
  67.4 in.27.8 in.
  124.2 days106.2 days
  200 days205 days
  79.3°85.8°
  8.7°21.7°
  6.57
  2.84.3
  272 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 Monmouth with an average high temperature of 79.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Maine. In Monmouth, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Monmouth are August, July and June.
In Monmouth, there are 3.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Monmouth with an average of 8.7°. This is colder than most places in Maine.
In Monmouth, there are 152.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Maine.
In Monmouth, there are 15.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.
Humidity in Monmouth 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 Monmouth with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.7 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 44.4 inches in Monmouth means that it is drier than most places in Maine.
May is the rainiest month in Monmouth with 12.3 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.4 rainy days. There are 124.2 rainy days annually in Monmouth, which is less rainy than most places in Maine. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 67.4 inches in Monmouth means that it is about average compared to other places in Maine. January is the snowiest month in Monmouth with 18.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Jillian · Monmouth, ME
Beautiful quiet town
Over 17 years ago

Monmouth is a beautiful little town located on hour north of Portland and 20 mins from Augusta. Monmouth offers numerous beautiful lakes and a quiet way of living. Boat,  More

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