Rands, ME

Unincorporated community in Aroostook County, Maine

Rands is a small unincorporated community in Aroostook County, Maine. It is 2.9 miles SE of Presque Isle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04769.

Rands at a glance

State
Maine
County
Aroostook County
ZIP code
04769
Nearest town
Presque Isle (2.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
46.7194, -68.0344

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Rands weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rands

What is the weather usually like in Rands?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-2°19°41°62°83°22°3°Jan26°5°Feb36°16°Mar50°29°Apr65°41°May74°50°Jun78°56°Jul77°55°Aug69°47°Sep55°36°Oct40°26°Nov28°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.5"Jan1.9"Feb2.4"Mar2.8"Apr3.3"May3.8"Jun3.7"Jul3.8"Aug3.5"Sep4.2"Oct3.1"Nov3.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRESQUE ISLE, ME US (USC00176937), adjusted for the elevation of Rands.

Rands weather month by month

January
22° 3°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 21.1 in of snow
February
26° 5°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 21.7 in of snow
March
36° 16°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 19.0 in of snow
April
50° 29°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
May
65° 41°F
3.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
74° 50°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
78° 56°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
77° 55°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
69° 47°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
October
55° 36°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
November
40° 26°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow
December
28° 13°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 21.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rands through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM4:12 PM9 h 2 min
February6:33 AM4:58 PM10 h 24 min
March6:42 AM6:39 PM11 h 56 min
April5:42 AM7:21 PM13 h 39 min
May4:55 AM8:01 PM15 h 6 min
June4:35 AM8:29 PM15 h 53 min
July4:51 AM8:24 PM15 h 32 min
August5:28 AM7:44 PM14 h 15 min
September6:08 AM6:45 PM12 h 36 min
October6:48 AM5:47 PM10 h 58 min
November6:33 AM4:00 PM9 h 26 min
December7:08 AM3:46 PM8 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Rands?

Rands 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 3°F (-16°C).

It gets about 38.1 inches (967 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 98 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rands 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 Rands

The closest live webcam is Presque Isle, 1.6 miles SE of Rands.

Presque IslePresque Isle · 1.6 mi SEOn Windy
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Fort FairfieldFort Fairfield · 7.8 mi EOn Windy
Fort FairfieldFort Fairfield · 8.4 mi EOn Windy
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CaribouCaribou · 10.6 mi NOn Windy
CaribouCaribou · 10.6 mi NOn Windy
BlaineBlaine · 17.3 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rands.

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Questions about Rands

Where is Rands, ME?

Rands is an unincorporated community in Aroostook County, Maine, 2.9 miles SE of Presque Isle.

What county is Rands in?

Rands is in Aroostook County, Maine.

What is the ZIP code of Rands, ME?

The ZIP code for Rands is 04769.

What is the nearest town to Rands?

Presque Isle, 2.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rands?

Yes. The closest is Presque Isle, 1.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rands?

July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Rands?

January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Rands?

About 38.1 inches (967 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Rands?

Yes, about 98 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rands?

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

What climate does Rands have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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