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United States / Maine / No Metro Area / Knox County / Union / Zip Codes
Union, ME is located in central Maine and is known for its cool summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer ranges from 65 to 85°F, while winter temperatures can drop as low as -5°F. Precipitation levels are moderate throughout the year with an annual average of around 40 inches of rain and snow combined. The area receives about 150 days of sunshine each year, with a peak in the summer months. Union also experiences predominantly westerly winds, with average wind speeds rarely exceeding 7 mph. For those looking for a mild climate to enjoy all four seasons, Union is a great place to call home!

Union, Maine gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Union averages 64 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 Union. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Union gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 116 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 11
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 64 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Union is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Maine.

9.2 Summer - 4.1 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Union, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

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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 Union with an average high temperature of 76.7°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Maine. In Union, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Union are July, August and June.
In Union, there are 1.2 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 Union with an average of 11.1°. This is warmer than most places in Maine.
In Union, there are 147.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Maine.
In Union, there are 11.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maine.
Humidity in Union 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 Union with 5.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.0 inches in Union means that it is wetter than most places in Maine.
May is the rainiest month in Union with 11.6 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.0 rainy days. There are 116.4 rainy days annually in Union, 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 64.4 inches in Union means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine. January is the snowiest month in Union with 18.3 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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