Chester, ME enjoys mild summers and cold winters. The area experiences temperatures ranging from below freezing in the wintertime to highs in the upper 70s during the summer months. Precipitation levels are higher than average in Chester with around 45 inches of rain each year. Snowfall is also above average, reaching as high as 60 inches in certain parts of town. The climate in Chester is ideal for outdoor activities with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures throughout the year.
Chester, Maine gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chester averages 86 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 178 sunny days per year in Chester. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chester gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 141 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 4
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 86 inches of snow a year