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Maine Weather Forecast

Maine weather: 42°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 42°F now🕔 6:02 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 1.4 million

Will it rain in Maine?

No - rain is unlikely in Maine today.

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,7 in).

16-day forecast for Maine

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Oct 23☀️ Clear sky52° / 35°0%14 mph4
Sat, Oct 24☀️ Clear sky57° / 29°1%6 mph4
Sun, Oct 25☀️ Clear sky62° / 36°0%6 mph4
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast66° / 38°0%9 mph4
Tue, Oct 27☁️ Overcast49° / 31°0%11 mph4
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast49° / 30°1%6 mph3
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast60° / 41°3%6 mph3
Fri, Oct 30☁️ Overcast66° / 44°10%7 mph3
Sat, Oct 31☁️ Overcast63° / 43°10% · 0,0 in12 mph3
Sun, Nov 1🌦️ Light rain60° / 44°17% · 1,1 in15 mph0
Mon, Nov 2🌧️ Heavy drizzle61° / 47°27% · 0,1 in14 mph1
Tue, Nov 3🌦️ Drizzle50° / 43°26% · 0,1 in7 mph1
Wed, Nov 4☁️ Overcast53° / 36°29%10 mph3
Thu, Nov 5☁️ Overcast43° / 32°26%13 mph3
Fri, Nov 6☁️ Overcast54° / 31°24%10 mph3
Sat, Nov 7☀️ Clear sky-- / --30%--—

What this means for Maine

Compared with normal

Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 9°F below the 61°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 84°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 34 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 42°F (6°C) with clear. Humidity is 53% and wind is 11 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 6:02 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 October 23, 2026 at 6:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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