Piscataquis County Climate
Piscataquis County, Maine
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
41.8°F
Annual Precip
46.4"
Annual Snowfall
89.9"
Extreme Heat Days
3
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
5a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
1,768
Favors cool-season crops
Seasonal Overview
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Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Piscataquis County
Climate Verdict
Piscataquis County has a cool, averaging 41.8°F annually, moderately wet with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation, rare extreme heat with only 2.8 days above 90°F annually, heavy winter snowfall averaging 89.9 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 14.3°F. summers are pleasantly cool with July averaging 66.8°F. Residents experience a substantial 53°F difference between winter and summer.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Piscataquis County closely matches the Maine statewide average temperature of 43.8°F.
Climate Profile
About Piscataquis County Weather
Deep northern cold in Piscataquis
Piscataquis County’s average annual temperature of 41.8°F is more than 12 degrees lower than the national median. This makes it one of the coldest inhabited regions in the eastern United States.
One of Maine's coldest counties
At 41.8°F, the county is significantly colder than the state average of 43.8°F. Only a few other interior counties share this level of sustained annual chill.
Slightly warmer than Somerset
Piscataquis is about one degree warmer than Somerset County’s 40.7°F average. However, it experiences more extreme winter cold than neighboring Penobscot County to the south.
A winter of long snows
The county averages 89.9 inches of snow per year with January temperatures dipping to 14.3°F. Summer brings just 3 days of extreme heat, keeping the July average at a pleasant 66.8°F.
Surviving the interior highlands
Backup power generators are a wise investment for rural residents during heavy snow events averaging 90 inches. Residents need high-performance winter gear to stay active during the 17.8°F winter average.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.