Ellsworth climate
Snow, cold, coastal storms, humid summer, and short winter daylight call for a whole-year home plan
NOAA's current U.S. climate-normal program uses 1991 to 2020 station data, but a complete current Ellsworth table was not located in this review. Maine emergency guidance identifies coastal storms, heavy rain, river flooding, and ice jams as practical hazards. Plan for winter heating and snow as carefully as summer cooling, shade, humidity, and storm preparation.
Inspect heating, insulation, windows, roof, pipes, gutters, drainage, snow storage, backup power, mold control, cooling, shade, medications, and the route to care. Ask for recent utility history and local station records when comparing a home near water with one farther inland.
Living through the seasons
Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.
- Overall Comfort
- Moderate
2.5 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 75°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 0 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Excellent
Mild · 75°F
Excellent
4.8 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 18°F / -8°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 139 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Poor
Poor
Poor
1 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 83%
- Comfortable Months
- 4 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1354 peak sun hrs/yr
Poor
Poor
Poor
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.9 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 4.1 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Toughest Months
- Feb, Jan, Dec
- Heat Risk
- Low
- Drought Risk
- Low
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Excellent · 4.1 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Very Good
3.2 / 5
Ellsworth in everyday life
Could Ellsworth work for you?
What may work well
- NOAA and Maine emergency sources provide a clear climate-data boundary and concrete seasonal planning concerns.
- Ellsworth has a library, historic places, parks, harbor access, trails, and indoor choices.
What to think about
- A complete current local monthly-normal table was not located.
- Snow, heating, storms, flooding, cooling, power, roof, and care access require attention.
Choose Ellsworth for the whole year
Inspect comfort systems
Review heating, insulation, windows, roof, pipes, cooling, shade, ventilation, humidity, and backup power.
Price water and winter resilience
Ask about flood, drainage, snow, ice, roof, trees, power, insurance, roads, and safe routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair the library, history, theater, galleries, markets, meals, and home activities during snow, rain, heat, or storms.
Questions retirees ask
What is Ellsworth weather like?
Plan for Maine winter, snow, freezing conditions, coastal storms, heavy rain, humid summer days, and changing daylight. Confirm the exact local record and home systems before moving.
What should I inspect before buying?
Review heating, insulation, roof, pipes, snow storage, drainage, flood exposure, cooling, shade, backup power, insurance, and the route to care.
Ellsworth's climate choice depends on heating, snow, storm and flood planning, drainage, cooling, power, indoor options, and routes that remain manageable throughout the year.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk, Weather Volatility
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS, checked against U.S. EPA AirData
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
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