Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Vanceboro NO, ME Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 44.5"
- Annual precip
- 141d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Vanceboro NO
Vanceboro NO, Maine averages 43°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 44.5"
- annual precipitation · 87" snow
- 141 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
44.5"
Annual Snow
86.7"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
44.5"
Plus 86.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Vanceboro NO) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Vanceboro NO area.
How Vanceboro NO compares to every U.S. city
Vanceboro NO'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 Vanceboro NO
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Vanceboro NO'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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.5" | 24.1" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 6°F (-14°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.5" | 16.4" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4" | 19.2" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5" | 6.2" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 0.1" | 5.7 | 0.3 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 1.8 | 0.3 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8" | 0.3" | 13.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5" | 4.6" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.0" | 15.8" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.5"
Snow: 24.1"
11.0 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
Snow: 16.4"
9.4 days with precipitation
March 3.4"
Snow: 19.2"
11.5 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
Snow: 6.2"
11.2 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
Snow: 0.1"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 3.9"
11.2 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
11.7 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
9.5 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
9.9 days with precipitation
October 4.8"
Snow: 0.3"
9.9 days with precipitation
November 4.5"
Snow: 4.6"
10.6 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
Snow: 15.8"
10.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
141 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,354
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
274
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Vanceboro NO's climate means for you
Vanceboro NO runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 141 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,354 heating and 274 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: Vanceboro NO, ME
Vanceboro NO, Maine runs an annual average of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 32°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00178974, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Vanceboro NO receives roughly 44.5 inches of precipitation each year, with 86.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 141 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 13 and the first fall freeze near October 1. For energy use, 8,354 heating degree days and 274 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Vanceboro NO scores 44/100 (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 Vanceboro NO, ME? ▼
The average annual temperature in Vanceboro NO, Maine is 43°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 5°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Vanceboro NO get? ▼
Vanceboro NO receives 44.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 86.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Vanceboro NO? ▼
Vanceboro NO 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 Vanceboro NO? ▼
Vanceboro NO has approximately 141 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 13 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Vanceboro NO? ▼
Vanceboro NO has 8,354 heating degree days and 274 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 Vanceboro NO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00178974 near Vanceboro NO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00178974. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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