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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Bristol, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 18°F (-7.8°C) and max 29.7°F (-1.3°C). Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and lows at 18°F (-7.8°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Bristol, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C). Bristol experiences an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February, marking an insignificant shift from 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in January. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Bristol, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Bristol's transition into March is noticed by a slight rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a chilly spring month in Bristol, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C). April brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from March's cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Bristol, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C). With the transition into May, Bristol experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in April to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Bristol, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C). In Bristol, stepping into June brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from May's mild 59.4°F (15.2°C) to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July is a warm summer month in Bristol, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.1°F (23.4°C) and min 59.5°F (15.3°C). July and August mark Bristol's peak of temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Bristol, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.1°F (23.4°C) and min 59.2°F (15.1°C). The yearly peak temperatures occur in July and August, averaging a high-temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Bristol, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 53.6°F (12°C) and 67.5°F (19.7°C). September is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a warm 74.1°F (23.4°C) in August to a comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Bristol, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 45°F (7.2°C). With the onset of October, Bristol experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from 67.5°F (19.7°C) in September to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Bristol, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C). With November's arrival, Bristol's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) in October to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bristol, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and max 35.2°F (1.8°C). Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Bristol?

Bristol witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

How many days does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow?

Throughout the year, in Bristol, there are 40 snowfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

What are the most humid months?

June and July, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Bristol.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall in Bristol, Maine.

When are the longest days?

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight.

What time of the year is the hottest?

The warmest period falls in July and August, when the average high-temperature reaches 74.1°F (23.4°C).

When is the highest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 6, July is the month with the highest UV index.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Bristol is September, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

What is the least humid month?

November is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bristol?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

Average temperature
Bristol, ME

Average temperature - Bristol, ME

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure
Bristol, ME

Average pressure - Bristol, ME

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed
Bristol, ME

Average wind speed - Bristol, ME

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity
Bristol, ME

Average humidity - Bristol, ME

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall
Bristol, ME

Average rainfall - Bristol, ME

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days
Bristol, ME

Average rainfall days - Bristol, ME

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall
Bristol, ME

Average snowfall - Bristol, ME

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days
Bristol, ME

Average snowfall days - Bristol, ME

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Bristol, ME

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Bristol, ME

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days
Bristol, ME

Average sunshine days - Bristol, ME

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index
Bristol, ME

Average UV index - Bristol, ME

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
Bristol, ME

Average visibility - Bristol, ME

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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