Penobscot, ME County has a humid continental climate characterized by warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Summers in the county experience average temperatures of 60°F to 70°F, while winters dip down to an average low of 13°F. The area receives between 20 and 30 inches of rain each year, with snowfall ranging from 40 to 90 inches depending on the season. Residents can expect moderate weather throughout the year, as temperatures rarely go beyond 85°F or drop below -20°F.
Penobscot County, Maine gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Penobscot County averages 78 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 Penobscot County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Penobscot County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 130 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 5
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 78 inches of snow a year