Grindstone, ME
Unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine
Grindstone is a small unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine. It is 5.7 miles S of East Millinocket, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04430.
Grindstone at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Penobscot County
- ZIP code
- 04430
- Nearest town
- East Millinocket (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 45.7361, -68.5872
Weather in Grindstone now
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Grindstone weather by the hour
Grindstone weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Grindstone.
This week in Grindstone
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Grindstone
What is the weather usually like in Grindstone?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 2°F average low
- 46.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,171 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Grindstone: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MILLINOCKET WASTEWATER, ME US (USC00175305), adjusted for the elevation of Grindstone.
Grindstone weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Grindstone through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:18 PM | 9 h 8 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:46 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| May | 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| June | 4:42 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 45 min |
| July | 4:57 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| August | 5:33 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September | 6:11 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 6:49 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:05 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 3:52 PM | 8 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Grindstone?
Grindstone has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 2°F (-17°C).
It gets about 46.1 inches (1,171 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Grindstone 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 Grindstone
The closest live webcam is East Millinocket, 5.6 miles S of Grindstone.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Grindstone.
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Questions about Grindstone
Where is Grindstone, ME?
Grindstone is an unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine, 5.7 miles S of East Millinocket.
What county is Grindstone in?
Grindstone is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Grindstone, ME?
The ZIP code for Grindstone is 04430.
What is the nearest town to Grindstone?
East Millinocket, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Grindstone?
Yes. The closest is East Millinocket, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Grindstone?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Grindstone?
February, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Grindstone?
About 46.1 inches (1,171 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Grindstone?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Grindstone?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Grindstone have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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