Charleston, ME weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Charleston weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Charleston.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Charleston

What is the weather usually like in Charleston?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-1°21°42°64°85°26°4°Jan30°5°Feb38°15°Mar51°28°Apr65°40°May74°50°Jun80°55°Jul79°53°Aug71°45°Sep57°35°Oct44°25°Nov33°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.8"Feb3.4"Mar3.6"Apr3.3"May4.4"Jun3.4"Jul3.7"Aug3.7"Sep4.8"Oct4.1"Nov4.1"Dec

Best time to visit Charleston: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DOVER-FOXCROFT WWTP, ME US (USC00171975), adjusted for the elevation of Charleston.

Charleston weather month by month

January
26° 4°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 18.1 in of snow
February
30° 5°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 19.8 in of snow
March
38° 15°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 15.1 in of snow
April
51° 28°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow
May
65° 40°F
3.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
74° 50°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
80° 55°F
3.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
79° 53°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
71° 45°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
57° 35°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
November
44° 25°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow
December
33° 13°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 15.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Charleston through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM4:22 PM9 h 13 min
February6:35 AM5:05 PM10 h 30 min
March6:46 AM6:43 PM11 h 56 min
April5:49 AM7:23 PM13 h 33 min
May5:04 AM8:00 PM14 h 55 min
June4:46 AM8:26 PM15 h 40 min
July5:02 AM8:22 PM15 h 20 min
August5:36 AM7:44 PM14 h 8 min
September6:13 AM6:48 PM12 h 35 min
October6:50 AM5:52 PM11 h 2 min
November6:32 AM4:08 PM9 h 36 min
December7:06 AM3:56 PM8 h 50 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Charleston?

Charleston has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).

It gets about 44.7 inches (1,135 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 77 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Charleston is June to September. At 318 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 Charleston

What is the hottest month in Charleston?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Charleston?

January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Charleston?

About 44.7 inches (1,135 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Charleston?

Yes, about 77 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Charleston?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Charleston have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Charleston in November?

Highs average 44°F and lows 25°F, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Charleston?

Around 6:32 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:08 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Charleston weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Charleston.

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