Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 39°F annual avg 2 stations
Rangeley, ME Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 39°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 42.6"
- Annual precip
- 127d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rangeley
Rangeley, Maine averages 39°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 39°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 42.6"
- annual precipitation · 123" snow
- 127 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
39°F (4°C)
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
28°F
Annual Precip
42.6"
Annual Snow
123.3"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
39°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.6"
Plus 123.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rangeley) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Rangeley area.
How Rangeley compares to every U.S. city
Rangeley'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 Rangeley
MethodologyZooming out from Rangeley'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.8" | 24.3" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.4" | 25.7" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0" | 24.4" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3" | 8.6" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 0.5" | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 2.5 | 0.1 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6" | 2.3" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4" | 8.8" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.6" | 28.7" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.8"
Snow: 24.3"
15.2 days with precipitation
February 2.4"
Snow: 25.7"
12.3 days with precipitation
March 3.0"
Snow: 24.4"
13.1 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
Snow: 8.6"
12.6 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
Snow: 0.5"
14.3 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
15.1 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
14.5 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
13.1 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
11.2 days with precipitation
October 4.6"
Snow: 2.3"
14.3 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
Snow: 8.8"
14.2 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
Snow: 28.7"
16.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
127 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,466
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
136
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rangeley's climate means for you
Rangeley runs 39°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 127 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,466 heating and 136 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: Rangeley, ME
In Rangeley, Maine, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 39°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 28°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from 2 weather stations, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Rangeley receives roughly 42.6 inches of precipitation each year, with 123.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 127 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 23 and the first fall freeze near September 27. For energy use, 9,466 heating degree days and 136 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rangeley scores 44/100 (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 July-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 Rangeley, ME? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rangeley, Maine is 39°F. The warmest month averages 76°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 0°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Rangeley get? ▼
Rangeley receives 42.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 123.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rangeley? ▼
Rangeley 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 Rangeley? ▼
Rangeley has approximately 127 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 23 and the first fall freeze around September 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rangeley? ▼
Rangeley has 9,466 heating degree days and 136 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 Rangeley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Rangeley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00177037. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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