Prentiss, ME
Unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine
Prentiss is a small unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine. It is 6.2 miles W of Webster, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04487.
Prentiss at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Penobscot County
- ZIP code
- 04487
- Nearest town
- Webster (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 45.4917, -68.0822
Weather in Prentiss now
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Prentiss weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prentiss.
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What is the weather usually like in Prentiss?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 2°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,157 mm
- 95.7 insnowfall per year · 243 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prentiss: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DANFORTH, ME US (USC00171833), adjusted for the elevation of Prentiss.
Prentiss weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prentiss through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 4:16 PM | 9 h 10 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| March | 6:42 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:44 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| May | 4:59 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| June | 4:41 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| July | 4:56 AM | 8:19 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| August | 5:31 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September | 6:09 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:03 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 3:51 PM | 8 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Prentiss?
Prentiss 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 2°F (-17°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,157 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 96 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Prentiss 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 Prentiss
The closest live webcam is Macwahoc Plantation, 13.0 miles NW of Prentiss.
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Questions about Prentiss
Where is Prentiss, ME?
Prentiss is an unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine, 6.2 miles W of Webster.
What county is Prentiss in?
Prentiss is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Prentiss, ME?
The ZIP code for Prentiss is 04487.
What is the nearest town to Prentiss?
Webster, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prentiss?
Yes. The closest is Macwahoc Plantation, 13.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prentiss?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Prentiss?
January, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Prentiss?
About 45.6 inches (1,157 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Prentiss?
Yes, about 96 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prentiss?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prentiss have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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