Back Settlement, ME
Unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine
Back Settlement is a small unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine. It is 1.4 miles E of Mattawamkeag, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04459.
Back Settlement at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Penobscot County
- ZIP code
- 04459
- Nearest town
- Mattawamkeag (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 45.5386, -68.3192
Weather in Back Settlement now
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Back Settlement weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Back Settlement.
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What is the weather usually like in Back Settlement?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 3°F average low
- 44.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,124 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Back Settlement: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LINCOLN SANITARY DISTRICT/WTP, ME US (USC00174683), adjusted for the elevation of Back Settlement.
Back Settlement weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Back Settlement through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 4:17 PM | 9 h 10 min |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| March | 6:43 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:45 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| May | 5:00 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| June | 4:41 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| July | 4:57 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| August | 5:32 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| September | 6:10 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 6:48 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:04 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 3:52 PM | 8 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Back Settlement?
Back Settlement has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C).
It gets about 44.3 inches (1,124 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Back Settlement is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Back Settlement
The closest live webcam is Macwahoc Plantation, 7.1 miles NE of Back Settlement.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Back Settlement.
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Questions about Back Settlement
Where is Back Settlement, ME?
Back Settlement is an unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine, 1.4 miles E of Mattawamkeag.
What county is Back Settlement in?
Back Settlement is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Back Settlement, ME?
The ZIP code for Back Settlement is 04459.
What is the nearest town to Back Settlement?
Mattawamkeag, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Back Settlement?
Yes. The closest is Macwahoc Plantation, 7.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Back Settlement?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Back Settlement?
January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Back Settlement?
About 44.3 inches (1,124 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Back Settlement?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Back Settlement?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Back Settlement have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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