Sheepscot, ME
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Maine
Sheepscot is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Maine. It is 2.0 miles E of Newcastle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04553.
Sheepscot at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 04553
- Nearest town
- Newcastle (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.0494, -69.6067
Weather in Sheepscot now
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Sheepscot weather by the hour
Sheepscot weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheepscot.
This week in Sheepscot
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheepscot
What is the weather usually like in Sheepscot?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 49.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,251 mm
- 78.7 insnowfall per year · 200 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sheepscot: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWCASTLE, ME US (USC00175675), adjusted for the elevation of Sheepscot.
Sheepscot weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sheepscot through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 6:48 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:53 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:10 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 4:53 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| July | 5:08 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| August | 5:41 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:16 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:13 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:02 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sheepscot?
Sheepscot 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 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 49.2 inches (1,251 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 79 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sheepscot 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 Sheepscot
The closest live webcam is Edgecomb, 3.6 miles S of Sheepscot.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sheepscot.
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Map of Sheepscot, ME
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Other communities near Sheepscot
- Alna Center2.2 mi N
- South Newcastle3.2 mi S
- Damariscotta Mills4.2 mi E
- Head Tide4.6 mi N
- Knowlton Corner6.0 mi E
- Walpole6.9 mi S
- Dresden Mills7.1 mi NW
- Pools Landing7.5 mi S
- Hatchs Corner7.7 mi W
- Winslow Hill7.9 mi NE
- South Dresden8.2 mi W
- Sprague Corner8.3 mi E
- South Jefferson8.4 mi N
- West Dresden8.7 mi W
- West Bristol8.7 mi S
Questions about Sheepscot
Where is Sheepscot, ME?
Sheepscot is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Maine, 2.0 miles E of Newcastle.
What county is Sheepscot in?
Sheepscot is in Lincoln County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Sheepscot, ME?
The ZIP code for Sheepscot is 04553.
What is the nearest town to Sheepscot?
Newcastle, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sheepscot?
Yes. The closest is Edgecomb, 3.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sheepscot?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Sheepscot?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Sheepscot?
About 49.2 inches (1,251 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Sheepscot?
Yes, about 79 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sheepscot?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sheepscot have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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