Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Augusta State, ME Climate
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- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 41.8"
- Annual precip
- 172d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Augusta State
Augusta State, Maine averages 46°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 41.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 172 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
41.8"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Augusta State) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Augusta State area.
How Augusta State compares to every U.S. city
Augusta State's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Augusta State
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Augusta State captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.6" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8" | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3" | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.6"
10.1 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
11.9 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
13.1 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
12.7 days with precipitation
July 3.2"
12.2 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
10.7 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
10.2 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
12.3 days with precipitation
November 4.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
December 3.4"
12.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
172 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,278
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
428
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63% | 7.9 | 47% | 31% |
| February | 62% | 8.7 | 45% | 36% |
| March | 59% | 8.7 | 41% | 37% |
| April | 59% | 8.1 | 40% | 34% |
| May | 69% | 7.2 | 34% | 32% |
| June | 70% | 6.4 | 38% | 23% |
| July | 72% | 5.9 | 42% | 20% |
| August | 71% | 6.3 | 51% | 17% |
| September | 75% | 6.8 | 45% | 28% |
| October | 71% | 7.7 | 40% | 38% |
| November | 71% | 7.8 | 40% | 38% |
| December | 67% | 8.0 | 47% | 35% |
What Augusta State's climate means for you
Augusta State runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 172 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,278 heating and 428 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Augusta State, ME
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Augusta State, Maine as a location with an annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00014605, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Augusta State averages 41.8 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 172 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 16. Turning to energy use, 7,278 heating degree days and 428 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Augusta State scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Augusta State, ME? ▼
The average annual temperature in Augusta State, Maine is 46°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Augusta State get? ▼
Augusta State receives 41.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Augusta State? ▼
Augusta State has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Augusta State? ▼
Augusta State has approximately 172 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Augusta State? ▼
Augusta State has 7,278 heating degree days and 428 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Augusta State climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014605 near Augusta State.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014605. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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