Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Topsfield, ME Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 52.1"
- Annual precip
- 155d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Topsfield
Topsfield, Maine averages 43°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 52.1"
- annual precipitation · 115" snow
- 155 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
53°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
52.1"
Annual Snow
114.7"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.1"
Plus 114.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Topsfield) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Topsfield area.
How Topsfield compares to every U.S. city
Topsfield's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Topsfield
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Topsfield, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 4.1" | 23.6" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.6" | 27.4" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5" | 19.6" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2" | 9.6" | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2" | 0.8" | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4" | 1.0" | 8.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 5.3" | 8.4" | 22.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (0°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.2" | 24.3" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.1"
Snow: 23.6"
11.7 days with precipitation
February 3.6"
Snow: 27.4"
11.7 days with precipitation
March 4.5"
Snow: 19.6"
11.6 days with precipitation
April 4.2"
Snow: 9.6"
13.2 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
Snow: 0.8"
14.5 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
14.2 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
12.7 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
11.1 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
10.2 days with precipitation
October 5.4"
Snow: 1.0"
12.6 days with precipitation
November 5.3"
Snow: 8.4"
11.9 days with precipitation
December 5.2"
Snow: 24.3"
14.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
155 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,298
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
259
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Topsfield's climate means for you
Topsfield runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 155 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,298 heating and 259 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: Topsfield, ME
In Topsfield, Maine, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00178792, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Topsfield averages 52.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 114.7 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 155 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 8. As for energy demand, 8,298 heating degree days and 259 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Topsfield scores 34/100 (Below Average), 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 Topsfield, ME? ▼
The average annual temperature in Topsfield, Maine is 43°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Topsfield get? ▼
Topsfield receives 52.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 114.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Topsfield? ▼
Topsfield has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Topsfield? ▼
Topsfield has approximately 155 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Topsfield? ▼
Topsfield has 8,298 heating degree days and 259 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 Topsfield climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00178792 near Topsfield.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00178792. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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