Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Eastport, ME Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 47.6"
- Annual precip
- 179d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Eastport
Eastport, Maine averages 45°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 47.6"
- annual precipitation · 62" snow
- 179 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
47.6"
Annual Snow
61.8"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.6"
Plus 61.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Eastport) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Eastport area.
How Eastport compares to every U.S. city
Eastport'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 Eastport
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Eastport'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) | 15°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.2" | 15.3" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2" | 13.7" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1" | 12.7" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5" | 4.1" | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1" | 0.1" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6" | 1.6" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.6" | 14.3" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.2"
Snow: 15.3"
12.4 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
Snow: 13.7"
10.6 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 12.7"
11.9 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
Snow: 4.1"
11.4 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
12.3 days with precipitation
June 3.9"
12.7 days with precipitation
July 2.7"
11.8 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
9.9 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
11.0 days with precipitation
October 5.1"
Snow: 0.1"
10.7 days with precipitation
November 4.6"
Snow: 1.6"
11.5 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
Snow: 14.3"
13.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
179 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,404
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
125
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Eastport's climate means for you
Eastport runs 45°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 179 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,404 heating and 125 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: Eastport, ME
Eastport, Maine runs an annual average of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 37°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00172426, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Eastport should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 47.6 inches, with 61.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 179 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 25. And on the energy front, 7,404 heating degree days and 125 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Eastport scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Eastport, ME? ▼
The average annual temperature in Eastport, Maine is 45°F. The warmest month averages 75°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Eastport get? ▼
Eastport receives 47.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 61.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Eastport? ▼
Eastport 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 Eastport? ▼
Eastport has approximately 179 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Eastport? ▼
Eastport has 7,404 heating degree days and 125 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 Eastport climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00172426 near Eastport.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00172426. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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