Climate Insights for Burnham

Niobrara County, Maine, United States

Hottest
Luglio
27°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
-10°C low
Wettest
Dicembre
121mm rain
Best to Visit
Giugno, Luglio, Agosto
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Burnham is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1079mm of precipitation falls per year. Burnham receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burnham is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 158cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -10° Feb Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -10° Mar Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -4° Apr Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 2° May Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Jun Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 12° Jul Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Aug Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 16° Sep Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 12° Oct Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Nov Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: -1° Dec Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

Burnham has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 38mm Feb Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 33mm Mar Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 31mm Apr Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 11mm Dec Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 31mm
Precipitation
Snow

Burnham is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1079mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 121mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 71mm. That's 50mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 158cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Burnham is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/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 17km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

93 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Burnham, which began on March 20, 2026. Burnham 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 Luglio at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 260mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 260mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 271mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -10 to 1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 288mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Expect around 102cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -6°
Feb -5°
Mar
Apr
May 13°
Jun 18°
Jul 21°
Aug 20°
Sep 16°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec -3°

The best time to visit Burnham is during Giugno, Luglio, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, Gennaio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burnham 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-10 °C
-1 °C
17 km/h
97 mm
38 cm
Feb
-10 °C
0 °C
18 km/h
71 mm
33 cm
Mar Current
-4 °C
5 °C
19 km/h
85 mm
31 cm
Apr
2 °C
11 °C
18 km/h
100 mm
12 cm
May
8 °C
19 °C
16 km/h
76 mm
1 cm
Jun
12 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
26 °C
14 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
22 °C
15 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
15 °C
16 km/h
109 mm
1 cm
Nov
-1 °C
7 °C
17 km/h
85 mm
11 cm
Dec
-6 °C
1 °C
16 km/h
121 mm
31 cm
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