Geography of Maine
Geography of Maine: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Maine
Mount Washington is 75 mi to the west, Franconia Notch State Park is 95 mi to the west, New Hampshire is 116 mi to the south-west and Vermont is 138 mi to the west.
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Coordinates: 44°18′38.2″N 69°46′46.2″W (44.3106, -69.7795)
Quick facts about Maine
| Type | State |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 44°18′38.2″N 69°46′46.2″W (44.3106, -69.7795) |
| Capital | Augusta |
| Population | 1.390.000 |
| Area | 35.380 sq mi |
| Abbreviation | ME |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 3:14 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
Geography by national park in Maine
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Geography by city in Maine
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Geography by state park in Maine
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Summary
Maine is a state in United States. Maine is a US state with its capital at Augusta. It has a population of about 1.4 million. The capital is Augusta.
Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Maine with clear. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 61°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 17%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Maine is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 13°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 148 mi away. Nearby highlights include Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Mount Washington and Franconia Notch State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is 3.4°F above the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Maine today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Maine month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 14° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 13° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 43° | 26° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 35° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 47° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 57° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 64° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 61° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 56° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 45° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 46° | 33° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 34° | 20° | 5,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Maine?
Maine is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 44.3106, -69.7795. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Maine right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 80% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Maine?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Maine, which has a continental climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Maine in?
Maine observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:14 AM.
How many people live in Maine?
Maine has a population of approximately 1.4 million.
What is the nearest airport to Maine?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 148 mi away and Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 210 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Maine?
Popular options include Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Mount Washington, Franconia Notch State Park, Cape Cod National Seashore and St. Lawrence River.
What places are in Maine?
Maine covers 3 places in this atlas, including Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and Baxter State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 3:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
