Birch Harbor, ME
Unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine
Birch Harbor is a small unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine. It is 3.5 miles NW of Gouldsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04613.
Birch Harbor at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Hancock County
- ZIP code
- 04613
- Nearest town
- Gouldsboro (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.3886, -68.0378
Weather in Birch Harbor now
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Birch Harbor weather by the hour
Birch Harbor weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Birch Harbor.
This week in Birch Harbor
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Birch Harbor
What is the weather usually like in Birch 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 Birch 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 Birch Harbor.
Birch Harbor weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Birch Harbor through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 6:42 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:46 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:02 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 4:45 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 5:00 AM | 8:15 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| August | 5:34 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September | 6:10 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:06 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 3:55 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Birch Harbor?
Birch 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 Birch 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 Birch Harbor
The closest live webcam is Winter Harbor: Frenchman Bay, 3.8 miles S of Birch Harbor.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Birch Harbor.
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Other communities near Birch Harbor
- Gerrishville3.3 mi W
- Summer Harbor3.9 mi NW
- South Gouldsboro4.5 mi NW
- West Gouldsboro6.2 mi NW
- Pigeon Hill8.3 mi NE
- Otter Creek9.7 mi SW
- Hulls Cove10.7 mi W
- Smithville11.0 mi N
- Seal Harbor11.6 mi SW
- Tunk Lake11.7 mi N
- Wyman12.0 mi NE
- Salsbury Cove12.5 mi W
- Islesford13.1 mi SW
- Schoodic13.2 mi NW
- South Hancock13.2 mi NW
Questions about Birch Harbor
Where is Birch Harbor, ME?
Birch Harbor is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine, 3.5 miles NW of Gouldsboro.
What county is Birch Harbor in?
Birch Harbor is in Hancock County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Birch Harbor, ME?
The ZIP code for Birch Harbor is 04613.
What is the nearest town to Birch Harbor?
Gouldsboro, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Birch Harbor?
Yes. The closest is Winter Harbor: Frenchman Bay, 3.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Birch Harbor?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Birch Harbor?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Birch Harbor?
About 55.5 inches (1,411 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Birch Harbor?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Birch Harbor?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Birch Harbor have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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