Dexter, ME has a humid continental climate characterized by warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while during the winter they can dip down to as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is fairly common throughout the year with precipitation levels averaging between 30 and 40 inches annually. The area also experiences four distinct seasons with spring bringing mild temperatures and flowers blooming, while summer brings hot days and cool nights. Autumn brings colorful foliage and crisp air, followed by snow and cold weather in the winter months.
Dexter, Maine gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dexter averages 83 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 178 sunny days per year in Dexter. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dexter gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 133 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 2
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 83 inches of snow a year