Climate Insights for Fort Kent

The climate in Fort Kent is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1083mm of precipitation falls per year. Fort Kent receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fort Kent is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Fort Kent experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Fort Kent has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Fort Kent is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1083mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 113mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 65mm. That's 48mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Fort Kent receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 240cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 50cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Fort Kent is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Fort Kent, which began on March 20, 2026. Fort Kent is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 85 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fort Kent based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.