Northport, ME Climate


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United States / Maine / No Metro Area / Waldo County / Northport / Zip Codes
Northport, ME is characterized by its mild climate and its warm summers that make it an ideal place to visit year-round. The average temperature in the summer months is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing for plenty of time outdoors. In the winter months, temperatures can drop to the mid-20s but typically remain above freezing during the day. Precipitation throughout the year is moderate, with most of the rain coming in spring and fall. Snowfall is minimal during the winter season however snow accumulations can occur every few years. This pleasant climate makes Northport a great destination for outdoor activities all year round.

Northport, Maine gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Northport averages 67 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Northport. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Northport gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 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 77 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 67 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.2 Summer - 4 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Northport, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNorthport, MaineUnited States
  49.1 in.38.1 in.
  67.3 in.27.8 in.
  114.3 days106.2 days
  199 days205 days
  77.0°85.8°
  7.9°21.7°
  6.47
  34.3
  161 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 Northport with an average high temperature of 77.0°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Maine. In Northport, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Northport are July, August and June.
In Northport, there are 1.6 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 Northport with an average of 7.9°. This is colder than most places in Maine.
In Northport, there are 157.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Maine.
In Northport, there are 19.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maine.
Humidity in Northport 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 Northport with 5.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.2 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 49.1 inches in Northport means that it is wetter than most places in Maine.
May is the rainiest month in Northport with 11.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 7.7 rainy days. There are 114.3 rainy days annually in Northport, which is one of the least rainy places in Maine. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 67.3 inches in Northport means that it is about average compared to other places in Maine. January is the snowiest month in Northport with 18.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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