Moose River, ME Climate


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United States / Maine / No Metro Area / Somerset County / Moose River / Zip Codes
Moose River, ME is blessed with a mild climate all year round. The summers are warm and sunny, typically ranging in the high 70s to low 80s, while winters are cold but relatively short compared to other parts of the country. Snowfall is moderate during the winter months, providing plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities like skiing and snowshoeing. Spring and autumn bring pleasant temperatures perfect for walks in the park or trips along the coast. With its temperate climate, Moose River is an ideal destination for those who crave a little bit of everything.

Moose River, Maine gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Moose River averages 106 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Moose River. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Moose River gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 151 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 76 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -1
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 106 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Moose River is 5.5 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Maine.

8.7 Summer - 2.7 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Moose River, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMoose River, MaineUnited States
  42.1 in.38.1 in.
  106.3 in.27.8 in.
  150.8 days106.2 days
  199 days205 days
  75.6°85.8°
  -0.6°21.7°
  5.57
  2.84.3
  1234 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 Moose River with an average high temperature of 75.6°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Maine. In Moose River, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Moose River are July, August and June.
In Moose River, there are 0.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Moose River with an average of -0.6°. This is one of the coldest places in Maine.
In Moose River, there are 193.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Maine.
In Moose River, there are 45.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Maine.
Humidity in Moose River 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.
July is the wettest month in Moose River with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.1 inches in Moose River means that it is one of the driest places in Maine.
July is the rainiest month in Moose River with 14.1 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 10.5 rainy days. There are 150.8 rainy days annually in Moose River, which is one of the rainiest places in Maine. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 106.3 inches in Moose River means that it is one of the snowiest places in Maine. December is the snowiest month in Moose River with 24.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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