The Augusta-Waterville Metro Area has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The area gets about 47 inches of precipitation on average each year, primarily in the form of snow during the winter months and rain during the warmer months. Average temperatures range from 18°F in January to 77°F in July. Summer days are typically sunny and mild, while winter days can be quite cold with occasional snowfall. Despite its northern location, Augusta-Waterville generally enjoys a milder climate than other parts of Maine due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
Augusta-Waterville Metro Area, Maine gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Augusta-Waterville Metro Area averages 72 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 Augusta-Waterville Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Augusta-Waterville Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 129 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 8
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 72 inches of snow a year