Bishop, ME
Unincorporated community in Aroostook County, Maine
Bishop is a small unincorporated community in Aroostook County, Maine. It is 0.3 miles S of Caribou, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04742.
Bishop at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Aroostook County
- ZIP code
- 04742
- Nearest town
- Caribou (0.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 46.8406, -67.9353
Weather in Bishop now
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Bishop weather by the hour
Bishop weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bishop.
This week in Bishop
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bishop
What is the weather usually like in Bishop?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 3°F average low
- 40.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,034 mm
- 118.2 insnowfall per year · 300 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bishop: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARIBOU MUNI AP, ME US (USW00014607), adjusted for the elevation of Bishop.
Bishop weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bishop through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:11 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 6:33 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 6:42 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:41 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 4:54 AM | 8:01 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| June | 4:34 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 54 min |
| July | 4:51 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| August | 5:28 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:08 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 6:48 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 3:59 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 3:45 PM | 8 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bishop?
Bishop has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C).
It gets about 40.7 inches (1,034 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 118 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bishop 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 Bishop
The closest live webcam is Caribou, 3.7 miles NW of Bishop.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bishop.
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Questions about Bishop
Where is Bishop, ME?
Bishop is an unincorporated community in Aroostook County, Maine, 0.3 miles S of Caribou.
What county is Bishop in?
Bishop is in Aroostook County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Bishop, ME?
The ZIP code for Bishop is 04742.
What is the nearest town to Bishop?
Caribou, 0.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bishop?
Yes. The closest is Caribou, 3.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bishop?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Bishop?
January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Bishop?
About 40.7 inches (1,034 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Bishop?
Yes, about 118 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bishop?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bishop have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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