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United States / Maine / Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area / Androscoggin County / Mechanic Falls / Zip Codes
The climate in Mechanic Falls, ME is generally mild with all four seasons. Summer days can be humid and hot, with temperatures reaching up to 80°F (26°C). However, winters tend to be cold and snowy, with temperatures usually dropping below freezing and occasional snow storms. Spring and fall are pleasant times of year for outdoor activities, with temperatures ranging from 35-60°F (2-16°C). Overall, the climate in Mechanic Falls is a great option for those looking for a milder New England climate.

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

Mechanic Falls averages 75 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 Mechanic Falls. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Mechanic Falls gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 135 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 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 75 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Mechanic Falls is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Maine.

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

  ClimateMechanic Falls, MaineUnited States
  47.5 in.38.1 in.
  74.9 in.27.8 in.
  134.9 days106.2 days
  200 days205 days
  79.0°85.8°
  10.5°21.7°
  6.47
  2.84.3
  276 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 Mechanic Falls with an average high temperature of 79.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Maine. In Mechanic Falls, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Mechanic Falls are August, July and June.
In Mechanic Falls, there are 3.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Mechanic Falls with an average of 10.5°. This is warmer than most places in Maine.
In Mechanic Falls, there are 152.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Maine.
In Mechanic Falls, there are 10.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maine.
Humidity in Mechanic Falls 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 Mechanic Falls with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 29% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.5 inches in Mechanic Falls means that it is drier than most places in Maine.
June is the rainiest month in Mechanic Falls with 13.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.0 rainy days. There are 134.9 rainy days annually in Mechanic Falls, which is rainier than most places in Maine. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 74.9 inches in Mechanic Falls means that it is snowier than most places in Maine. January is the snowiest month in Mechanic Falls with 20.0 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Josh · Mechanic Falls, ME
Small Town Life That’s Perfect For Families
Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived in Mechanic Falls for 3 years and really enjoy. The small town environment and great school system combine to create an excellent place to raise a family. In  More

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