Washington, ME County has a humid continental climate with warm summer months and cold winters. Summers are generally mild and humid with average temperatures ranging from the low to mid 70s. Winters are usually cold and snowy, with temperatures often dropping below freezing. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with annual averages ranging from around 26 inches in the south to more than 40 inches in the north. The area also receives an average of around 55 inches of snow each year.
Washington County, Maine gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Washington County averages 74 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 162 sunny days per year in Washington County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Washington County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 138 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 74 inches of snow a year