Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Belfast, ME Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 48.8"
- Annual precip
- 151d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Belfast
Belfast, Maine averages 44°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 48.8"
- annual precipitation · 72" snow
- 151 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
48.8"
Annual Snow
71.5"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.8"
Plus 71.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Belfast) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Belfast area.
How Belfast compares to every U.S. city
Belfast's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Belfast
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Belfast's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.9" | 19.2" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2" | 22.4" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1" | 11.7" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4" | 2.2" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 0.1 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4" | 0.3" | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7" | 2.5" | 20.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.7" | 13.2" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.9"
Snow: 19.2"
8.8 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
Snow: 22.4"
7.3 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 11.7"
7.9 days with precipitation
April 4.4"
Snow: 2.2"
9.5 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
9.7 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
9.7 days with precipitation
July 3.2"
8.5 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
7.7 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
7.4 days with precipitation
October 5.4"
Snow: 0.3"
9.5 days with precipitation
November 4.7"
Snow: 2.5"
9.2 days with precipitation
December 4.7"
Snow: 13.2"
10.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
151 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,785
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
204
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Belfast's climate means for you
Belfast runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 151 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,785 heating and 204 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: Belfast, ME
Based on station USC00170480 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Belfast, Maine averages 44°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Belfast averages 48.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 71.5 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 151 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 7 and the first fall freeze near October 5. Turning to energy use, 7,785 heating degree days and 204 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Belfast scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Belfast, ME? ▼
The average annual temperature in Belfast, Maine is 44°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 10°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Belfast get? ▼
Belfast receives 48.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 71.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Belfast? ▼
Belfast has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Belfast? ▼
Belfast has approximately 151 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 7 and the first fall freeze around October 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Belfast? ▼
Belfast has 7,785 heating degree days and 204 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 Belfast climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00170480 near Belfast.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00170480. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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