Jefferson, ME has a humid continental climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures average around 70°F during the day and 50°F at night. The winter months are much colder with temperatures usually falling between 20°F to 30°F during the day and in the single digits at night. Rainfall is spread out throughout the year, with a slight increase in precipitation during spring and fall. Snowfall is also common in Jefferson, especially during the winter months, with an average of around 75 inches annually.
Jefferson, Maine gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Jefferson averages 70 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 Jefferson. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Jefferson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 129 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 11
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 70 inches of snow a year