Mount Desert, ME weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Mount Desert now

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Mount Desert weather by the hour

Mount Desert weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Mount Desert.

This week in Mount Desert

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Mount Desert

What is the weather usually like in Mount Desert?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°30°48°67°85°33°16°Jan36°19°Feb43°26°Mar54°36°Apr65°46°May75°55°Jun80°61°Jul79°61°Aug72°54°Sep60°44°Oct49°34°Nov39°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.5"Jan3.8"Feb4.9"Mar5.1"Apr4.5"May4.3"Jun3.3"Jul3.4"Aug4.2"Sep5.9"Oct5.9"Nov5.7"Dec

Best time to visit Mount Desert: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ACADIA NP, ME US (USC00170100), adjusted for the elevation of Mount Desert.

Mount Desert weather month by month

January
33° 16°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
36° 19°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
43° 26°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
54° 36°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
65° 46°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
75° 55°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
80° 61°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
79° 61°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
72° 54°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
60° 44°F
5.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
49° 34°F
5.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
December
39° 23°F
5.7 in of rain · 10 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Mount Desert through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:03 AM4:21 PM9 h 17 min
February6:31 AM5:03 PM10 h 32 min
March6:43 AM6:40 PM11 h 57 min
April5:47 AM7:19 PM13 h 31 min
May5:04 AM7:55 PM14 h 50 min
June4:46 AM8:20 PM15 h 34 min
July5:01 AM8:16 PM15 h 14 min
August5:35 AM7:40 PM14 h 4 min
September6:11 AM6:45 PM12 h 34 min
October6:47 AM5:50 PM11 h 3 min
November6:27 AM4:08 PM9 h 40 min
December7:00 AM3:56 PM8 h 55 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Mount Desert?

Mount Desert has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 55.5 inches (1,411 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Mount Desert is June to September. At 180 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Mount Desert

What is the hottest month in Mount Desert?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Mount Desert?

January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Mount Desert?

About 55.5 inches (1,411 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Mount Desert?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Mount Desert?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Mount Desert have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Mount Desert in November?

Highs average 49°F and lows 34°F, with about 5.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Mount Desert?

Around 6:27 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:08 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Mount Desert weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Mount Desert.

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