Maine’s Record-Breaking Summer Heat | Portland Maine News

Maine’s summer just ended — by meteorological standards — and it was a scorcher: the second hottest on record with average temps hitting 69.3°F, six 90°+ days (one topping out at 96°), and a bone-dry season with just 8.65 inches of rain. While fall brings cooler temps and shorter days, this isn’t just a fluke — the last six years have delivered five of the state’s top five hottest summers, signaling a climate shift we can’t ignore. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d05740f8bef3fe0b