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Lewiston averages 65.1 inches of snow a year. The snowiest month is January (19.4″), and snow usually falls from November through April. On about 18 days a year at least an inch falls, and about 1 day brings 10 inches or more.

Average snowfall by month

4″8″12″16″July: 0 inJulAugust: 0 inAugSeptember: 0 inSepOctober: 0 inOctNovember: 1.6 inNov1.6December: 11.6 inDec11.6January: 19.4 inJan19.4February: 17.3 inFeb17.3March: 12.3 inMar12.3April: 2.9 inApr2.9May: 0 inMayJune: 0 inJun
MonthSnowfallDays 1″+Days with snow coverFreezing nightsAvg. low
October0″0—541°F
November1.6″<1—1731°F
December11.6″4—2720°F
January19.4″5—3012°F
February17.3″4—2614°F
March12.3″4—2523°F
April2.9″1—1035°F
Year65.1″18—141

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — snowfall at Lewiston (in the city, -46 ft elevation difference). Averages smooth out big years: single winters can bring half or double the normal.

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Nearby cities

Portland68.7″/yrBangor74.6″/yr

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How much snow does Lewiston get a year?

65.1 inches in an average year (NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Lewiston station). The snowiest month is January with 19.4 inches.

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How many freezing nights does Lewiston have?

About 141 nights a year drop to 32 °F or below (NOAA 1991–2020); the coldest month, January, averages a low of 12 °F.