Ghent, ME
Unincorporated community in Waldo County, Maine
Ghent is a small unincorporated community in Waldo County, Maine. It is 3.4 miles N of Searsmont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04973.
Ghent at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Waldo County
- ZIP code
- 04973
- Nearest town
- Searsmont (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.3361, -69.2006
Weather in Ghent now
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Ghent weather by the hour
Ghent weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ghent.
This week in Ghent
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ghent
What is the weather usually like in Ghent?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 56.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,428 mm
- 68.7 insnowfall per year · 175 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ghent: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W ROCKPORT 1 NNW, ME US (USC00179593), adjusted for the elevation of Ghent.
Ghent weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ghent through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:50 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:07 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| June | 4:50 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 5:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 5:38 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:14 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:11 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 3:59 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ghent?
Ghent has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 56.2 inches (1,428 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 69 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ghent 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 Ghent
The closest live webcam is Lincolnville, 10.3 miles E of Ghent.
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Map of Ghent, ME
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Other communities near Ghent
- Knights Corner1.1 mi E
- Slab City2.6 mi NE
- Pitmans Corner2.9 mi SW
- Stovers Corner3.0 mi W
- Bickfords Corner3.1 mi NE
- Pauls Corner3.1 mi N
- West Appleton3.2 mi W
- Woodmans Mills3.3 mi NW
- South Montville4.2 mi NW
- Shermans Mill4.3 mi SW
- Gushees Corner4.3 mi SW
- Maddocks Corner4.6 mi W
- Athearns Corner4.7 mi S
- West Searsmont4.9 mi NW
- Sawpit Corner5.3 mi W
Questions about Ghent
Where is Ghent, ME?
Ghent is an unincorporated community in Waldo County, Maine, 3.4 miles N of Searsmont.
What county is Ghent in?
Ghent is in Waldo County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Ghent, ME?
The ZIP code for Ghent is 04973.
What is the nearest town to Ghent?
Searsmont, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ghent?
Yes. The closest is Lincolnville, 10.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ghent?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Ghent?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Ghent?
About 56.2 inches (1,428 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Ghent?
Yes, about 69 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ghent?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ghent have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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