Caribou, ME has a typical northern climate with cold and snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Average temperatures range from -8°F in winter to 72°F in summer. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, although snowfall is especially heavy during the winter months. The area receives an average of 58 inches of snow each year, with temperatures rarely reaching below 0°F or above 90°F. The high humidity levels are moderated by cool ocean breezes off the nearby Atlantic coast, making Caribou a pleasant place to visit year-round.
Caribou, Maine gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Caribou averages 97 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 158 sunny days per year in Caribou. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Caribou gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 148 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 0
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 97 inches of snow a year