Gilead, ME has a unique climate due to its location in the foothills of the White Mountains. The summers are usually warm but not overly humid and the winters are cold with plenty of snowfall. The average temperature throughout the year is around 41 degrees Fahrenheit, making Gilead’s climate ideal for outdoor activities in all four seasons. Winters tend to be colder than most other places in Maine due to its elevation, while spring and fall are often dry and mild with beautiful foliage displays each autumn.
Gilead, Maine gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gilead averages 76 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 Gilead. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gilead gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 127 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 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 76 inches of snow a year