The climate in Waldo, ME County is classified as humid continental. The area experiences four distinct seasons, including hot and humid summers with average temperatures reaching into the mid 70s and cold winters with average temperatures dropping into the teens. Rainfall is plentiful, with an annual precipitation of approximately 40 inches. Snowfall during the winter months averages around 75 inches, although there can be large variations due to lake effect snow from nearby Lake Michigan. The region also experiences a few tornadoes each year, so severe weather warnings should be followed closely during these times.
Waldo County, Maine gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Waldo County averages 68 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Waldo County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Waldo County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 68 inches of snow a year