Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
W Rockport, ME Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 56.2"
- Annual precip
- 175d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for W Rockport
W Rockport, Maine averages 46°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 56.2"
- annual precipitation · 69" snow
- 175 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
56.2"
Annual Snow
68.7"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.2"
Plus 68.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (W Rockport) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the W Rockport area.
How W Rockport compares to every U.S. city
W Rockport'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 W Rockport
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for W Rockport captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.8" | 17.2" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.2" | 19.2" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.0" | 11.3" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2" | 3.5" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1" | 0.2" | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 5.3" | 2.3" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.9" | 15.0" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.8"
Snow: 17.2"
9.8 days with precipitation
February 4.2"
Snow: 19.2"
8.8 days with precipitation
March 5.0"
Snow: 11.3"
9.8 days with precipitation
April 5.2"
Snow: 3.5"
10.8 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
11.8 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
11.7 days with precipitation
July 3.2"
10.5 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
9.3 days with precipitation
September 4.5"
8.9 days with precipitation
October 6.1"
Snow: 0.2"
11.0 days with precipitation
November 5.3"
Snow: 2.3"
9.7 days with precipitation
December 5.9"
Snow: 15.0"
11.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
175 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,396
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
311
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What W Rockport's climate means for you
W Rockport runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 175 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,396 heating and 311 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: W Rockport, ME
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe W Rockport, Maine as a location with an annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00179593, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. W Rockport sees about 56.2 inches of precipitation a year, with 68.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 175 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 19. On the energy side, 7,396 heating degree days and 311 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, W Rockport scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in W Rockport, ME? ▼
The average annual temperature in W Rockport, Maine is 46°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does W Rockport get? ▼
W Rockport receives 56.2 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 W Rockport? ▼
W Rockport 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 W Rockport? ▼
W Rockport has approximately 175 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in W Rockport? ▼
W Rockport has 7,396 heating degree days and 311 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 W Rockport climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00179593 near W Rockport.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00179593. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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