Oxford County Climate
Oxford County, Maine
Avg Annual Temp
42.6°F
Annual Precip
47.3"
Annual Snowfall
95.9"
Extreme Heat Days
4.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Oxford County Weather
A rugged continental climate in Oxford
Oxford County’s average annual temperature of 42.6°F sits nearly 12 degrees below the national median. This humid continental environment is shaped by high elevations and northern latitudes.
Cooler than the Maine average
The county remains cooler than the Maine state average of 43.8°F. This gap reflects its mountainous interior geography compared to the state's more temperate coastal zones.
Warmer than Somerset, cooler than Penobscot
Oxford is significantly warmer than neighboring Somerset County, which averages just 40.7°F. However, it stays nearly a full degree cooler than Penobscot County’s 43.3°F average.
Oxford's deep snow and mild summers
Winters are intense with 95.9 inches of annual snowfall and a January average of 16.1°F. Summers are comfortable, seeing only 4 days above 90°F and a July average of 67.1°F.
Prepare for the mountain chill
Residents should invest in heavy-duty snow removal equipment to handle the nearly eight feet of annual snow. High-efficiency heating systems or wood stoves are vital for the 19.2°F winter average.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.