Maine winters are severely cold, especially inland and north.
| City | Avg Low | Avg High |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou (far north) | −2 °F (−19 °C) | 19 °F (−7 °C) |
| Bangor | 8 °F (−13 °C) | 27 °F (−3 °C) |
| Augusta (capital) | 10 °F (−12 °C) | 29 °F (−2 °C) |
| Portland (coast) | 16 °F (−9 °C) | 33 °F (1 °C) |
−48 °F (−44 °C) at Van Buren (Jan. 19, 1925) and Allagash (Jan. 16, 2009).
Coastal areas are moderated by the Atlantic; interior and northern regions experience the harshest cold. Adequate winter gear is essential.