Houghton, ME
Unincorporated community in Oxford County, Maine
Houghton is a small unincorporated community in Oxford County, Maine. It is 4.3 miles S of Byron, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04275.
Houghton at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Oxford County
- ZIP code
- 04275
- Nearest town
- Byron (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.7650, -70.6500
Weather in Houghton now
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Houghton weather by the hour
Houghton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Houghton.
This week in Houghton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Houghton
What is the weather usually like in Houghton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
- 51.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,312 mm
- 111.8 insnowfall per year · 284 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Houghton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANDOVER 2, ME US (USC00170217), adjusted for the elevation of Houghton.
Houghton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Houghton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:56 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 5:12 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| June | 4:54 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| July | 5:09 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| August | 5:43 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 6:20 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:16 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:04 PM | 8 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Houghton?
Houghton 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 4°F (-16°C).
It gets about 51.6 inches (1,312 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 112 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Houghton 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 Houghton
The closest live webcam is Rangeley, 13.9 miles N of Houghton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Houghton.
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Questions about Houghton
Where is Houghton, ME?
Houghton is an unincorporated community in Oxford County, Maine, 4.3 miles S of Byron.
What county is Houghton in?
Houghton is in Oxford County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Houghton, ME?
The ZIP code for Houghton is 04275.
What is the nearest town to Houghton?
Byron, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Houghton?
Yes. The closest is Rangeley, 13.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Houghton?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Houghton?
January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Houghton?
About 51.6 inches (1,312 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Houghton?
Yes, about 112 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Houghton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Houghton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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