Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Clayton Lake, ME Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 39.9"
- Annual precip
- 106d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Clayton Lake
Clayton Lake, Maine averages 38°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 39.9"
- precipitation, annual total
- 106 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
38°F (3°C)
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
26°F
Annual Precip
39.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
39.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Clayton Lake) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Clayton Lake area.
How Clayton Lake compares to every U.S. city
Clayton Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Clayton Lake
MethodologyZooming out from Clayton Lake's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | -3°F (-20°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 2.7" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | -4°F (-20°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.3" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 12.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2" | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2" | 7.0 | 0.2 |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 3.2" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.7"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
8.9 days with precipitation
March 2.7"
9.2 days with precipitation
April 3.2"
9.6 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
11.0 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
11.9 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
14.0 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
9.9 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
11.6 days with precipitation
November 2.5"
11.3 days with precipitation
December 3.2"
11.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
106 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,136
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
138
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Clayton Lake's climate means for you
Clayton Lake runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 106 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,136 heating and 138 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: Clayton Lake, ME
Clayton Lake, Maine runs an annual average of 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 49°F to a mean daily low of 26°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00171472, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Clayton Lake averages 39.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 106 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 30 and the first fall freeze near September 13. As for energy demand, 10,136 heating degree days and 138 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Clayton Lake scores 54/100 (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 Clayton Lake, ME? ▼
The average annual temperature in Clayton Lake, Maine is 38°F. The warmest month averages 76°F (24°C) and the coldest averages -4°F (-20°C).
How much rain does Clayton Lake get? ▼
Clayton Lake receives 39.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Clayton Lake? ▼
Clayton Lake has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Clayton Lake? ▼
Clayton Lake has approximately 106 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 30 and the first fall freeze around September 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Clayton Lake? ▼
Clayton Lake has 10,136 heating degree days and 138 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 Clayton Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00171472 near Clayton Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00171472. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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