Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
East Hiram, ME Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 49.7"
- Annual precip
- 142d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for East Hiram
East Hiram, Maine averages 43°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 49.7"
- annual precipitation · 78" snow
- 142 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
49.7"
Annual Snow
77.9"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.7"
Plus 77.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (East Hiram) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the East Hiram area.
How East Hiram compares to every U.S. city
East Hiram'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for East Hiram
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. East Hiram'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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 6°F (-14°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.3" | 19.2" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.3" | 17.4" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.1" | 16.0" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5" | 4.4" | 20.9 | 0.1 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 5.0 | 0.4 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.2 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5" | 3.3" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.4" | 17.6" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.3"
Snow: 19.2"
10.8 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
Snow: 17.4"
8.4 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 16.0"
10.2 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
Snow: 4.4"
10.6 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
13.2 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
14.2 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
12.9 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
11.7 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
11.1 days with precipitation
October 5.4"
11.3 days with precipitation
November 4.5"
Snow: 3.3"
11.9 days with precipitation
December 4.4"
Snow: 17.6"
11.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
142 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,086
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
265
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What East Hiram's climate means for you
East Hiram runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 142 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,086 heating and 265 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: East Hiram, ME
An annual average temperature of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 32°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for East Hiram, Maine. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00172238 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, East Hiram averages 49.7 inches of precipitation annually, with 77.9 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 142 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near October 1. Turning to energy use, 8,086 heating degree days and 265 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, East Hiram scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in East Hiram, ME? ▼
The average annual temperature in East Hiram, Maine is 43°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-14°C).
How much rain does East Hiram get? ▼
East Hiram receives 49.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 77.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for East Hiram? ▼
East Hiram 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 East Hiram? ▼
East Hiram has approximately 142 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in East Hiram? ▼
East Hiram has 8,086 heating degree days and 265 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 East Hiram climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00172238 near East Hiram.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00172238. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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