Richmond, ME experiences a typical humid continental climate. In the summer, temperatures are mild and pleasant, with highs usually averaging in the mid-70s Fahrenheit. Winters are generally cold and snowy, temperatures often dropping to the low teens or single digits. The area receives an average of 75 inches of snowfall annually. Spring and autumn can be unpredictable; while they may experience bouts of warm weather, sudden swings in temperature are not uncommon. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year with monthly averages rarely exceeding 4 inches.
Richmond, Maine gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Richmond averages 69 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 Richmond. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Richmond gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 126 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 69 inches of snow a year