04901 Waterville, ME has a humid continental climate with all four seasons. Summers are generally warm and humid with temperatures in the mid 70s and occasional heat waves that can reach into the 90s. Winters are cold and snowy with temperatures typically in the low 20s but sometimes dipping well below zero. Spring and fall are mild with temperatures ranging from 40-60°F. The area receives significant snowfall throughout the winter months, averaging just over 60 inches annually. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, though most falls between April and September.
Waterville (zip 04901), Maine gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Waterville (zip 04901) averages 71 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 Waterville (zip 04901). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Waterville (zip 04901) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 127 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 71 inches of snow a year