North Berwick, ME Climate


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The climate in North Berwick, ME is one of its defining characteristics. The summers are warm and humid, with an average high temperature of around 75°F (24°C) in July and August. Winters can be cold, with temperatures averaging around 20°F (-7°C) in December and January. The area receives ample rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of around 45 inches. Snowfall is relatively low compared to other areas near the coast, but still gets significant accumulations during winter months. The area also enjoys a good amount of sunshine, making it an attractive destination for outdoor recreation activities like camping and hiking.

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

North Berwick averages 49 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 North Berwick. The US average is 205 sunny days.

North Berwick gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 49 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for North Berwick is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Maine.

9.2 Summer - 4.5 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in North Berwick, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNorth Berwick, MaineUnited States
  51.1 in.38.1 in.
  49.0 in.27.8 in.
  120.0 days106.2 days
  200 days205 days
  81.4°85.8°
  13.5°21.7°
  6.87
  2.94.3
  141 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 North Berwick with an average high temperature of 81.4°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Maine. In North Berwick, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for North Berwick are June, August and July.
In North Berwick, there are 6.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Maine.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for North Berwick with an average of 13.5°. This is one of the warmest places in Maine.
In North Berwick, there are 150.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Maine.
In North Berwick, there are 6.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Maine.
Humidity in North Berwick 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 North Berwick with 4.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 3.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.1 inches in North Berwick means that it is one of the wettest places in Maine.
May is the rainiest month in North Berwick with 11.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 7.7 rainy days. There are 120.0 rainy days annually in North Berwick, which is less rainy than most places in Maine. The rainiest season is Summer 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 49.0 inches in North Berwick means that it is one of the least snowy places in Maine. January is the snowiest month in North Berwick with 14.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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