Weather & Climate · Maine
Best Weather Counties in Maine 2026
Ranked by temperatures, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
Top 10 — Weather & Climate in Maine
Score reflects weather & climate only — not overall county quality.
All Maine Counties — Weather & Climate Rankings
16 counties ranked by weather & climate score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Weather & Climate Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hancock County, ME | 57.8 | 51.2 |
| 2 | Knox County, ME | 57.1 | 50.5 |
| 3 | Lincoln County, ME | 56.8 | 54.2 |
| 4 | Sagadahoc County, ME | 53.8 | 54.7 |
| 5 | Cumberland County, ME | 53.4 | 47.4 |
| 6 | Kennebec County, ME | 53.2 | 40.2 |
| 7 | Waldo County, ME | 53 | 53.9 |
| 8 | York County, ME | 52 | 46.8 |
| 9 | Washington County, ME | 51.7 | 52.8 |
| 10 | Androscoggin County, ME | 51 | 38.2 |
| 11 | Penobscot County, ME | 50.3 | 38.7 |
| 12 | Franklin County, ME | 50 | 54.8 |
| 13 | Piscataquis County, ME | 49.9 | 49.7 |
| 14 | Oxford County, ME | 49.8 | 45.2 |
| 15 | Somerset County, ME | 49.5 | 41.3 |
| 16 | Aroostook County, ME | 49.3 | 48.7 |