Damascus, ME
Unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine
Damascus is a small unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine. It is 3.9 miles E of Carmel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04419.
Damascus at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Penobscot County
- ZIP code
- 04419
- Nearest town
- Carmel (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.8122, -69.0811
Weather in Damascus now
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Damascus weather by the hour
Damascus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Damascus.
This week in Damascus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Damascus
What is the weather usually like in Damascus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 44.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,135 mm
- 71.5 insnowfall per year · 182 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Damascus: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CORINNA, ME US (USC00171628), adjusted for the elevation of Damascus.
Damascus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Damascus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 6:46 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:49 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:05 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| June | 4:47 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| July | 5:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| August | 5:37 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 6:13 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:09 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 3:57 PM | 8 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Damascus?
Damascus 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 6°F (-14°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 72 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Damascus 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 Damascus
The closest live webcam is Etna: Etna Center, 2.2 miles SW of Damascus.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Damascus.
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Map of Damascus, ME
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Other communities near Damascus
- Etna Center2.2 mi SW
- South Levant4.6 mi NE
- Arnold Corner5.2 mi S
- Billings Hill6.0 mi W
- Rollins Mills6.5 mi SW
- West Levant7.1 mi NE
- Fowler Landing7.4 mi E
- Leathers Corner7.4 mi E
- Hasty Corner8.7 mi W
- West Hampden8.7 mi SE
- Dixmont Center8.7 mi S
- Coburn8.8 mi NW
- South Newburgh9.1 mi S
- Snow Corner9.3 mi E
- South Exeter9.5 mi N
Questions about Damascus
Where is Damascus, ME?
Damascus is an unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine, 3.9 miles E of Carmel.
What county is Damascus in?
Damascus is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Damascus, ME?
The ZIP code for Damascus is 04419.
What is the nearest town to Damascus?
Carmel, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Damascus?
Yes. The closest is Etna: Etna Center, 2.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Damascus?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Damascus?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Damascus?
About 44.7 inches (1,135 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Damascus?
Yes, about 72 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Damascus?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Damascus have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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