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United States / Maine / No Metro Area / Washington County / Marshfield / Zip Codes
Marshfield, ME has a humid continental climate that is characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from lows of -7.6°C (18.3°F) in January to highs of 21.1°C (70°F) in July. The area receives an average of 83 cm (33 inches) of precipitation each year, with most of this occurring between April and October as rain or snowfall. The region experiences four distinct seasons, with periods of cold weather in winter and hot days during the summer months. Overall, Marshfield is known for its mild climate, which makes it a great destination for outdoor activities throughout the year.

Marshfield, Maine gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Marshfield averages 65 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 162 sunny days per year in Marshfield. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Marshfield gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 142 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 75 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 65 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Marshfield is 6.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Maine.

8.9 Summer - 3.9 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Marshfield, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMarshfield, MaineUnited States
  51.3 in.38.1 in.
  65.1 in.27.8 in.
  142.0 days106.2 days
  162 days205 days
  75.4°85.8°
  9.6°21.7°
  6.27
  2.94.3
  20 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 Marshfield with an average high temperature of 75.4°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Maine. In Marshfield, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Marshfield are July, August and June.
In Marshfield, there are 1.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Maine.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Marshfield with an average of 9.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Maine.
In Marshfield, there are 153.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Maine.
In Marshfield, there are 14.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.
Humidity in Marshfield 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 July, August and June.
November is the wettest month in Marshfield with 5.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.5 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.3 inches in Marshfield means that it is one of the wettest places in Maine.
May is the rainiest month in Marshfield with 13.8 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 9.8 rainy days. There are 142.0 rainy days annually in Marshfield, which is one of the rainiest places in Maine. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 65.1 inches in Marshfield means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine. January is the snowiest month in Marshfield with 17.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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