York (ME) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in York is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In York, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July to a very cold 1°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
York experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1307 mm of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in York remain relatively steady throughout the year. June has the most rain, with 136 mm over 15 days. In January, this drops slightly to 87 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, York serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in York.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 77%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit York in the United States of America
During the months of June, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 136 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 87 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 278 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
