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Portland Intl Jetport, ME Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Portland Intl Jetport, Maine has an average annual temperature of 48°F and a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 48.1", including 68.7" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

48°F (9°C)

Avg High

56°F

Avg Low

39°F

Annual Precip

48.1"

Annual Snow

68.7"

Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

48°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

48.1"

Plus 68.7" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Portland Intl Jetport) 57.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Portland Intl Jetport area.

Warming context for Portland Intl Jetport

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Portland Intl Jetport captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 32°F (0°C) 16°F (-9°C) 24°F (-4°C)
February 35°F (2°C) 17°F (-8°C) 26°F (-3°C)
March 42°F (6°C) 26°F (-3°C) 34°F (1°C)
April 54°F (12°C) 35°F (2°C) 45°F (7°C)
May 64°F (18°C) 46°F (8°C) 55°F (13°C)
June 74°F (23°C) 55°F (13°C) 64°F (18°C)
July 80°F (26°C) 61°F (16°C) 70°F (21°C)
August 79°F (26°C) 60°F (15°C) 69°F (21°C)
September 71°F (22°C) 52°F (11°C) 62°F (16°C)
October 60°F (15°C) 41°F (5°C) 50°F (10°C)
November 48°F (9°C) 32°F (0°C) 40°F (4°C)
December 38°F (3°C) 22°F (-5°C) 30°F (-1°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 3.5"

Snow: 18.6"

11.2 days with precipitation

February 3.5"

Snow: 16.6"

10.2 days with precipitation

March 4.1"

Snow: 13.6"

11.3 days with precipitation

April 4.4"

Snow: 2.8"

11.1 days with precipitation

May 3.7"

12.5 days with precipitation

June 4.2"

11.7 days with precipitation

July 3.4"

10.8 days with precipitation

August 3.6"

9.4 days with precipitation

September 3.8"

9.3 days with precipitation

October 5.3"

Snow: 0.2"

10.9 days with precipitation

November 4.3"

Snow: 2.3"

10.7 days with precipitation

December 4.5"

Snow: 14.6"

12.3 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 15

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 26

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,795

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

447

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

Humidity & Wind

Monthly averages from hourly observations

Month Humidity Wind (mph)
January 62% 8.0
February 62% 9.1
March 62% 9.2
April 64% 8.5
May 72% 7.5
June 72% 6.9
July 74% 6.3
August 73% 6.5
September 75% 6.8
October 71% 7.8
November 70% 7.8
December 67% 7.8

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Portland Intl Jetport, ME

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Portland Intl Jetport, Maine as a location with an annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00014764, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Portland Intl Jetport receives roughly 48.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 68.7 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 15. For energy use, 6,795 heating degree days and 447 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Portland Intl Jetport scores 57/100 (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 Portland Intl Jetport, ME?
The average annual temperature in Portland Intl Jetport, Maine is 48°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Portland Intl Jetport get?
Portland Intl Jetport receives 48.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 68.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Portland Intl Jetport?
Portland Intl Jetport has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Portland Intl Jetport?
Growing season data is not available for Portland Intl Jetport.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Portland Intl Jetport?
Portland Intl Jetport has 6,795 heating degree days and 447 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Portland Intl Jetport climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00014764. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014764. For informational purposes only.

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