Bowdoin, ME weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Bowdoin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bowdoin.
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What is the weather usually like in Bowdoin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,263 mm
- 77.5 insnowfall per year · 197 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bowdoin: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DURHAM, ME US (USC00172048), adjusted for the elevation of Bowdoin.
Bowdoin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bowdoin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:54 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:11 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 4:54 AM | 8:26 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| July | 5:09 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| August | 5:42 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:17 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:03 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bowdoin?
Bowdoin has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,263 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 78 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bowdoin is June to September. At 295 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Bowdoin
What is the hottest month in Bowdoin?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Bowdoin?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Bowdoin?
About 49.7 inches (1,263 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Bowdoin?
Yes, about 78 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bowdoin?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bowdoin have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Bowdoin in November?
Highs average 45°F and lows 26°F, with about 4.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Bowdoin?
Around 6:33 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:15 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Bowdoin weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Bowdoin.
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