Bass Harbor, ME
Unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine
Bass Harbor is a small unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine. It is 2.0 miles NE of Southwest Harbor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04612.
Bass Harbor at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Hancock County
- ZIP code
- 04612
- Nearest town
- Southwest Harbor (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.2400, -68.3444
Weather in Bass Harbor now
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Bass Harbor weather by the hour
Bass Harbor weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bass Harbor.
This week in Bass Harbor
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bass Harbor
What is the weather usually like in Bass Harbor?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,411 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bass Harbor: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ACADIA NP, ME US (USC00170100), adjusted for the elevation of Bass Harbor.
Bass Harbor weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bass Harbor through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 6:43 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:47 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:04 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| June | 4:47 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| July | 5:02 AM | 8:16 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 5:35 AM | 7:40 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:11 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:08 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 3:56 PM | 8 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bass Harbor?
Bass Harbor 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 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,411 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Bass Harbor 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 Bass Harbor
The closest live webcam is Winter Harbor: Frenchman Bay, 15.5 miles NE of Bass Harbor.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bass Harbor.
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Questions about Bass Harbor
Where is Bass Harbor, ME?
Bass Harbor is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine, 2.0 miles NE of Southwest Harbor.
What county is Bass Harbor in?
Bass Harbor is in Hancock County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Bass Harbor, ME?
The ZIP code for Bass Harbor is 04612.
What is the nearest town to Bass Harbor?
Southwest Harbor, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bass Harbor?
Yes. The closest is Winter Harbor: Frenchman Bay, 15.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bass Harbor?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Bass Harbor?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Bass Harbor?
About 55.5 inches (1,411 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Bass Harbor?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bass Harbor?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bass Harbor have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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