Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
West Buxton, ME Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 49.6"
- Annual precip
- 150d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for West Buxton
West Buxton, Maine averages 46°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 49.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 150 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
57°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (West Buxton) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the West Buxton area.
How West Buxton compares to every U.S. city
West Buxton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for West Buxton
MethodologyWest Buxton's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (0°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.4" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 4.3" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7" | 17.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8" | 3.4 | 0.7 |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5" | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.4" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.5"
10.3 days with precipitation
February 3.4"
8.3 days with precipitation
March 4.3"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 4.7"
10.4 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
11.6 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
11.7 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
11.1 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
9.4 days with precipitation
October 5.5"
10.3 days with precipitation
November 4.4"
10.9 days with precipitation
December 4.4"
10.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
150 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,460
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
410
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What West Buxton's climate means for you
West Buxton runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 150 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,460 heating and 410 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: West Buxton, ME
Based on station USC00179314 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, West Buxton, Maine averages 46°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. West Buxton sees about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 150 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 7 and the first fall freeze near October 4. On the energy side, 7,460 heating degree days and 410 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, West Buxton scores 64/100 (Good), 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 West Buxton, ME? ▼
The average annual temperature in West Buxton, Maine is 46°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does West Buxton get? ▼
West Buxton receives 49.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for West Buxton? ▼
West Buxton has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in West Buxton? ▼
West Buxton has approximately 150 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 7 and the first fall freeze around October 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in West Buxton? ▼
West Buxton has 7,460 heating degree days and 410 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 West Buxton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00179314 near West Buxton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00179314. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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