Climate and monthly weather forecastOrono, ME
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Orono, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 13.5°F (-10.3°C). January, with its average high-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month. Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Orono, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 14.5°F (-9.7°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C). Welcoming February, Orono notes an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C), nearly consistent with January's 26.6°F (-3°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Orono, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C). With the onset of March, Orono's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) in February to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Orono, Maine, is a chilly spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C). The start of April brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C) in March to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Orono, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 62.4°F (16.9°C). May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Orono, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 70.2°F (21.2°C) and an average low of 50.2°F (10.1°C). Orono's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of June, moving from a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C) in May to a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July is a moderately hot summer month in Orono, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.1°F (25.6°C) and min 57°F (13.9°C). The average temperatures reach their apex in July, averaging 78.1°F (25.6°C) at the high end and 57°F (13.9°C) at the low end. Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Orono, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 77.2°F (25.1°C). The introduction of August sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C), hardly deviating from July. Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also an agreeable month in Orono, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and an average low of 50°F (10°C). With September's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a warm 77.2°F (25.1°C) in August to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Orono, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.8°F (13.2°C) and min 41.5°F (5.3°C). A shift in Orono's weather is observed as September turns into October, with the average high temperature reducing from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Orono, is another chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.3°F (6.3°C) and min 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The onset of November results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C) in October to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Orono, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average high of 32.2°F (0.1°C). A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). Weather in December »Updated: Aug 4, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Orono's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 26.6°F (-3°C) and lows of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).
In Orono, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.7 days and collects up to 29.84" (758mm) of precipitation.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.
January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 8.43" (214mm) of snow.
In Orono, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.1 days and aggregates up to 36.34" (923mm) of snow.
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
February is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.
February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.
In Orono, snow does not fall in June through September.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 15h and 30min of daylight.
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
July, characterized by an average high temperature of 78.1°F (25.6°C) and a low temperature of 57°F (13.9°C), is generally the warmest month.
July is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 13.7 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
Average temperature
Orono, ME
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure
Orono, ME
- Average pressure in January:
29.95"Hg - Average pressure in February:
29.95"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.95"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.91"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed
Orono, ME
- Average wind speed in January:
7.5mph - Average wind speed in February:
7.6mph - Average wind speed in March:
7.9mph - Average wind speed in April:
7.5mph - Average wind speed in May:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in June:
6.2mph
- Average wind speed in July:
5.5mph - Average wind speed in August:
5.3mph - Average wind speed in September:
5.8mph - Average wind speed in October:
6.8mph - Average wind speed in November:
7mph - Average wind speed in December:
7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity
Orono, ME
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall
Orono, ME
- Average rainfall in January:
2.52" - Average rainfall in February:
2.13" - Average rainfall in March:
2.13" - Average rainfall in April:
3.19" - Average rainfall in May:
2.48" - Average rainfall in June:
2.56"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.61" - Average rainfall in August:
2.09" - Average rainfall in September:
2.01" - Average rainfall in October:
2.95" - Average rainfall in November:
2.91" - Average rainfall in December:
3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").
Average rainfall days
Orono, ME
- Average rainfall days in January:
8.1 days - Average rainfall days in February:
8.4 days - Average rainfall days in March:
11.1 days - Average rainfall days in April:
15.7 days - Average rainfall days in May:
16.6 days - Average rainfall days in June:
15.6 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
13.7 days - Average rainfall days in August:
14.1 days - Average rainfall days in September:
10.5 days - Average rainfall days in October:
13.2 days - Average rainfall days in November:
11.1 days - Average rainfall days in December:
10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall
Orono, ME
- Average snowfall in January:
8.43" - Average snowfall in February:
7.91" - Average snowfall in March:
4.76" - Average snowfall in April:
4.76" - Average snowfall in May:
0.63" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Orono, ME
- Average snowfall days in January:
13.6 days - Average snowfall days in February:
13.8 days - Average snowfall days in March:
12.6 days - Average snowfall days in April:
4.7 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.4 days - Average snowfall days in November:
4.7 days - Average snowfall days in December:
11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Orono, ME
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 18min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 30min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 30min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 54min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 30min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 12min - Average daylight in August:
14h and 0min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 36min - Average daylight in December:
8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 24min - Average sunshine in February:
3h and 54min - Average sunshine in March:
4h and 54min - Average sunshine in April:
6h and 54min - Average sunshine in May:
7h and 48min - Average sunshine in June:
8h and 30min
- Average sunshine in July:
9h and 30min - Average sunshine in August:
9h and 54min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 6min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 12min - Average sunshine in November:
4h and 54min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days
Orono, ME
- Average sunshine days in January:
14.7 days - Average sunshine days in February:
11.7 days - Average sunshine days in March:
11.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
10.1 days - Average sunshine days in May:
12.7 days - Average sunshine days in June:
12.8 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
15.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
14.7 days - Average sunshine days in September:
17.1 days - Average sunshine days in October:
15.1 days - Average sunshine days in November:
15.4 days - Average sunshine days in December:
13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).
Average UV index
Orono, ME
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Orono, ME
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility
Orono, ME
The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).
