Zip 04002 (Alfred, ME) Climate

Alfred, ME is a small town in York County. The climate in Alfred is typical of the New England region, with cold winters and warm summers. Winters tend to be cold and snowy, with temperatures often dropping below freezing. Summers are typically hot and humid, with temperatures usually reaching into the mid-80s. The town receives an average of 42 inches of precipitation per year, mostly in the form of rain during the summer months. Snowfall usually occurs between November and April, making winter time activities such as skiing and snowshoeing popular pastimes for locals and visitors alike. In general, Alfred has a moderate climate that is enjoyed by many throughout the year.

Alfred (zip 04002), Maine gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Alfred (zip 04002) averages 61 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 Alfred (zip 04002). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Alfred (zip 04002) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 128 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 04002 zip code is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Maine.

9.1 Summer - 4.1 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 04002 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Alfred, Maine	United States
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	81.1°	85.8°
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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 the 04002 zip code with an average high temperature of 81.1°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Maine. In the 04002 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 04002 zip code are June, August and July.

In the 04002 zip code, there are 6.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Maine.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 04002 zip code with an average of 8.6°. This is colder than most places in Maine.

In the 04002 zip code, there are 167.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Maine.

In the 04002 zip code, there are 17.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maine.

Humidity in the 04002 zip code 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 the 04002 zip code with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 3.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.2 inches in the 04002 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in Maine.

June is the rainiest month in the 04002 zip code with 12.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.3 rainy days. There are 127.8 rainy days annually in the 04002 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Maine. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 60.8 inches in the 04002 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine. January is the snowiest month in the 04002 zip code with 17.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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