Bristol, ME weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Bristol now
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Bristol weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bristol.
This week in Bristol
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bristol
What is the weather usually like in Bristol?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 51.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,314 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bristol: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WESTPORT ISLAND, ME US (USC00179547), adjusted for the elevation of Bristol.
Bristol weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bristol through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 6:48 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:52 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:10 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| June | 4:53 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| July | 5:08 AM | 8:19 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| August | 5:40 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:16 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:13 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:02 PM | 8 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bristol?
Bristol has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Bristol is June to September. At 121 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 Bristol
What is the hottest month in Bristol?
July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Bristol?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Bristol?
About 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Bristol?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bristol?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bristol have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Bristol in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 32°F, with about 4.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Bristol?
Around 6:31 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:13 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Bristol weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Bristol.
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