Lincoln County, ME Climate

Lincoln County, ME has a humid continental climate characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer ranges from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 27 degrees Celsius), while winter temperatures can range from 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-6 to -1 degree Celsius). The region experiences an abundant amount of precipitation throughout the year, with an average of over 46 inches (117 cm) annually. Snowfall is common during the winter months, averaging around 54 inches (137 cm) each year. The county also experiences significant amounts of fog and strong winds at times.

Lincoln County, Maine gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Lincoln County averages 65 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 Lincoln County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lincoln County 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 77 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 65 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lincoln County is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Maine.

9.2 Summer - 4.1 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Lincoln County, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Lincoln, Maine	United States
	47.8 in.	38.1 in.
	64.6 in.	27.8 in.
	133.0 days	106.2 days
	200 days	205 days
	76.9°	85.8°
	11.9°	21.7°
	6.4	7
	3	4.3
	148 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

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 Lincoln County with an average high temperature of 76.9°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Maine. In Lincoln County, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lincoln County are July, August and June.

In Lincoln County, there are 1.5 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 Lincoln County with an average of 11.9°. This is warmer than most places in Maine.

In Lincoln County, there are 147.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Maine.

In Lincoln County, there are 9.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Maine.

Humidity in Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.8 inches in Lincoln County means that it is about average compared to other places in Maine.

May is the rainiest month in Lincoln County with 13.1 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.4 rainy days. There are 133.0 rainy days annually in Lincoln County, which is rainier than most places in Maine. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 64.6 inches in Lincoln County means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine. January is the snowiest month in Lincoln County with 19.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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