Empire, ME
Unincorporated community in Androscoggin County, Maine
Empire is a small unincorporated community in Androscoggin County, Maine. It is 3.4 miles W of Poland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04274.
Empire at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Androscoggin County
- ZIP code
- 04274
- Nearest town
- Poland (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.0539, -70.3247
Weather in Empire now
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Empire weather by the hour
Empire weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Empire.
This week in Empire
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Empire
What is the weather usually like in Empire?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 49.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,250 mm
- 80.1 insnowfall per year · 203 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Empire: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POLAND, ME US (USC00176856), adjusted for the elevation of Empire.
Empire weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Empire through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:55 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:13 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 4:55 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| July | 5:10 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| August | 5:43 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:16 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:05 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Empire?
Empire 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 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 49.2 inches (1,250 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 80 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Empire 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 Empire
The closest live webcam is Auburn, 9.1 miles NE of Empire.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Empire.
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Other communities near Empire
- Lewiston Junction1.4 mi E
- Haskell Corner2.3 mi NE
- Poland Spring2.5 mi SW
- South Poland2.9 mi SW
- Rumford Junction3.7 mi E
- Stevens Mill3.9 mi NE
- Murphy Corner4.6 mi E
- Upper Gloucester4.7 mi S
- Rowe Corner4.8 mi E
- Royal Corner4.9 mi SE
- Shaker Village5.2 mi SW
- Youngs Corner5.7 mi NE
- West Poland5.8 mi W
- West Auburn7.4 mi N
- Intervale7.7 mi SE
Questions about Empire
Where is Empire, ME?
Empire is an unincorporated community in Androscoggin County, Maine, 3.4 miles W of Poland.
What county is Empire in?
Empire is in Androscoggin County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Empire, ME?
The ZIP code for Empire is 04274.
What is the nearest town to Empire?
Poland, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Empire?
Yes. The closest is Auburn, 9.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Empire?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Empire?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Empire?
About 49.2 inches (1,250 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Empire?
Yes, about 80 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Empire?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Empire have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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