Purgatory, ME
Unincorporated community in Kennebec County, Maine
Purgatory is a small unincorporated community in Kennebec County, Maine. It is 3.0 miles E of West Gardiner, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04350.
Purgatory at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Kennebec County
- ZIP code
- 04350
- Nearest town
- West Gardiner (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.2156, -69.9344
Weather in Purgatory now
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Purgatory weather by the hour
Purgatory weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Purgatory.
This week in Purgatory
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Purgatory
What is the weather usually like in Purgatory?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 47.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,212 mm
- 68.9 insnowfall per year · 175 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Purgatory: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GARDINER, ME US (USC00173046), adjusted for the elevation of Purgatory.
Purgatory weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Purgatory through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:54 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:10 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| June | 4:53 AM | 8:26 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| July | 5:08 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 5:41 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:17 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:14 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:03 PM | 8 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Purgatory?
Purgatory has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 69 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Purgatory 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 Purgatory
The closest live webcam is West Gardiner: I-295 Mile 51 SB (Gardiner), 5.5 miles E of Purgatory.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Purgatory.
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Map of Purgatory, ME
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Other communities near Purgatory
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- Tacoma2.4 mi SW
- Spears Corner2.6 mi E
- South Monmouth3.7 mi SW
- Ring Hill5.6 mi S
- Ring Hill5.6 mi S
- Winthrop Center6.2 mi N
- Wales Corner6.9 mi W
- Island Park7.6 mi N
- Keenes Corner7.8 mi W
- Varney Corner8.0 mi S
- Richmond Corner8.0 mi S
- Curtis Corner8.6 mi NW
- Tallwood8.9 mi N
- Pelton Hill9.0 mi NE
Questions about Purgatory
Where is Purgatory, ME?
Purgatory is an unincorporated community in Kennebec County, Maine, 3.0 miles E of West Gardiner.
What county is Purgatory in?
Purgatory is in Kennebec County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Purgatory, ME?
The ZIP code for Purgatory is 04350.
What is the nearest town to Purgatory?
West Gardiner, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Purgatory?
Yes. The closest is West Gardiner: I-295 Mile 51 SB (Gardiner), 5.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Purgatory?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Purgatory?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Purgatory?
About 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Purgatory?
Yes, about 69 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Purgatory?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Purgatory have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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