Climate Insights for Harpswell Center

The climate in Harpswell Center is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1277mm of precipitation falls per year. Harpswell Center receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Harpswell Center is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 175cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Harpswell Center vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Harpswell Center is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1277mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 169mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 58mm. That's 111mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 175cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 46cm.

Harpswell Center is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap 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 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Harpswell Center, which began on March 20, 2026. Harpswell Center 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 August at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 6 days from now.

The best time to visit Harpswell Center is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 68mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Harpswell Center 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.