Maine has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The summers are generally mild and the winters quite cold with frequent snowfall. North Dakota has a semi-arid continental climate similar to that of neighboring Montana, but slightly warmer due to its lower latitude. Winter temperatures are usually quite cold with heavy snowfall common in many areas. South Dakota has a mostly semi-arid climate with warm summers and relatively cold winters. The area experiences low humidity levels compared to other parts of the country; however, severe thunderstorms may occur during summer months, accompanied by occasional tornadoes.
Maine, North Dakota gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Maine averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Maine. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Maine gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 66 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year