Vinalhaven, ME has a generally mild climate due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The island experiences warm summers with temperatures averaging in the mid-70s Fahrenheit and cooler winters with temperatures typically in the high 20s Fahrenheit. During the summer months, Vinalhaven experiences higher levels of humidity than in winter. Precipitation is common throughout the year, though it is typically more frequent during summer and fall than winter and spring.
Vinalhaven, Maine gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Vinalhaven averages 58 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Vinalhaven. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Vinalhaven gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 75 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 58 inches of snow a year