Dead River, ME
Historical community (former settlement) in Franklin County, Maine
Dead River is a historical community (former settlement) in Franklin County, Maine. It is 1.4 miles S of Dallas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04970.
Dead River at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 04970
- Nearest town
- Dallas (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 45.0008, -70.5833
Weather in Dead River now
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Dead River weather by the hour
Dead River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dead River.
This week in Dead River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dead River
What is the weather usually like in Dead River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 0°F average low
- 42.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,083 mm
- 123.3 insnowfall per year · 313 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dead River: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RANGELEY, ME US (USC00177037), adjusted for the elevation of Dead River.
Dead River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dead River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:55 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:11 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| June | 4:53 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| July | 5:08 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| August | 5:42 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:03 PM | 8 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dead River?
Dead River 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 February, with average lows of 0°F (-18°C).
It gets about 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 123 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dead River 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 Dead River
The closest live webcam is Rangeley, 3.8 miles SW of Dead River.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dead River.
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Questions about Dead River
Where is Dead River, ME?
Dead River is a historical community (former settlement) in Franklin County, Maine, 1.4 miles S of Dallas.
What county is Dead River in?
Dead River is in Franklin County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Dead River, ME?
The ZIP code for Dead River is 04970.
What is the nearest town to Dead River?
Dallas, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dead River?
Yes. The closest is Rangeley, 3.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dead River?
July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Dead River?
February, with an average low of 0°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Dead River?
About 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Dead River?
Yes, about 123 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dead River?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dead River have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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