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Deer Isle, ME is known for its mild climate and comfortable temperatures throughout the year. The summers in Deer Isle are marked by warm temperatures and moderate humidity, while winters are characterized by cool temperatures and occasional snowfall. Rainfall is relatively high compared to other parts of Maine, so visitors should make sure to bring an umbrella or raincoat when they visit Deer Isle. The region's mild climate makes it a great destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing all year round.

Deer Isle, Maine gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Deer Isle averages 64 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 Deer Isle. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Deer Isle gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 110 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 6
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 64 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.2 Summer - 4.1 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Deer Isle, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDeer Isle, MaineUnited States
  47.5 in.38.1 in.
  64.1 in.27.8 in.
  109.9 days106.2 days
  199 days205 days
  77.6°85.8°
  6.4°21.7°
  6.57
  2.94.3
  43 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 Deer Isle with an average high temperature of 77.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Maine. In Deer Isle, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Deer Isle are July, August and June.
In Deer Isle, there are 2.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Maine.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Deer Isle with an average of 6.4°. This is colder than most places in Maine.
In Deer Isle, there are 163.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Maine.
In Deer Isle, there are 21.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Maine.
Humidity in Deer Isle 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 August, July and September.
November is the wettest month in Deer Isle with 5.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 28% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.5 inches in Deer Isle means that it is drier than most places in Maine.
November is the rainiest month in Deer Isle with 10.6 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 7.9 rainy days. There are 109.9 rainy days annually in Deer Isle, which is one of the least rainy places in Maine. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 64.1 inches in Deer Isle means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine. January is the snowiest month in Deer Isle with 17.3 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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If you enjoy natural beauty, Deer Isle is ideal. Deer Isle is an island, a hidden gem in the Blue Hill Peninsula area. The island is accessible via a beautiful  More

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