Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Fryeburg E Slopes, ME Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 46.9"
- Annual precip
- 131d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Fryeburg E Slopes
Fryeburg E Slopes, 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
- 46.9"
- annual precipitation
- 131 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
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
46.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Fryeburg E Slopes) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Fryeburg E Slopes area.
How Fryeburg E Slopes compares to every U.S. city
Fryeburg E Slopes'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 Fryeburg E Slopes
MethodologyFryeburg E Slopes's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.4" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5" | 18.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7" | 5.0 | 0.9 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1" | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0" | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7" | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3" | 23.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.2" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.4"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
9.7 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
10.8 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
13.3 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
14.5 days with precipitation
July 3.9"
14.1 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
13.6 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
12.0 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
10.9 days with precipitation
December 4.2"
12.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
131 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,734
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
373
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Fryeburg E Slopes's climate means for you
Fryeburg E Slopes runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 131 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,734 heating and 373 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: Fryeburg E Slopes, ME
An annual average temperature of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 32°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Fryeburg E Slopes, Maine. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00054772 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Fryeburg E Slopes receives roughly 46.9 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 131 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 17 and the first fall freeze near September 25. For energy use, 7,734 heating degree days and 373 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Fryeburg E Slopes scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Fryeburg E Slopes, ME? ▼
The average annual temperature in Fryeburg E Slopes, Maine is 45°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Fryeburg E Slopes get? ▼
Fryeburg E Slopes receives 46.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Fryeburg E Slopes? ▼
Fryeburg E Slopes 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 Fryeburg E Slopes? ▼
Fryeburg E Slopes has approximately 131 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around September 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Fryeburg E Slopes? ▼
Fryeburg E Slopes has 7,734 heating degree days and 373 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 Fryeburg E Slopes climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00054772 near Fryeburg E Slopes.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00054772. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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