Bowdoin, ME has a humid, continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Winters in the area are often long and cold. Summers are generally hot and humid, especially in August when temperatures can reach upwards of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The area typically gets around 40-45 inches of rain each year, most of which falls during the spring and summer months. Snowfall is also common during winter months and can be quite significant at times. Overall, Bowdoin, ME experiences typical New England weather that can range from pleasantly mild to bitterly cold depending on the season.
Bowdoin, Maine gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bowdoin 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 Bowdoin. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bowdoin gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 130 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 8
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 67 inches of snow a year