Climate Insights for Matinicus Island Airport

Aleutians East Borough, Maine, United States

Hottest
August
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low
Wettest
December
157mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Matinicus Island Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1259mm of precipitation falls per year. Matinicus Island Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Matinicus Island Airport 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 -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 165cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -2° Feb Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2° Mar Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 0° Apr Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 4° May Max: 10° Average: 9° Min: 8° Jun Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 12° Jul Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 16° Aug Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 17° Sep Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 15° Oct Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 11° Nov Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5° Dec Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Matinicus Island Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 30mm Feb Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 50mm Mar Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 40mm Apr Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 11mm May Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 157mm Snow: 30mm
Precipitation
Snow

Matinicus Island Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1259mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 105mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 157mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 60mm. That's 98mm less than December, 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 165cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 50cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Matinicus Island Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

82 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Matinicus Island Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Matinicus Island Airport 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 82 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 317mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 327mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 403mm across the season with a monthly average of 134mm. Expect around 110cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun 13°
Jul 17°
Aug 18°
Sep 16°
Oct 12°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Matinicus Island Airport is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matinicus Island Airport 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
-2 °C
3 °C
9 km/h
127 mm
30 cm
Feb
-2 °C
4 °C
8 km/h
118 mm
50 cm
Mar
0 °C
4 °C
8 km/h
98 mm
40 cm
Apr
4 °C
7 °C
7 km/h
130 mm
11 cm
May
8 °C
10 °C
6 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Jun
12 °C
14 °C
6 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
16 °C
18 °C
5 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
19 °C
5 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
17 °C
6 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
9 °C
8 km/h
119 mm
5 cm
Dec
0 °C
5 °C
9 km/h
157 mm
30 cm
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