South China, ME

Unincorporated community in Kennebec County, Maine

South China is a small unincorporated community in Kennebec County, Maine. It is 2.2 miles NE of China, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04358.

South China at a glance

State
Maine
County
Kennebec County
ZIP code
04358
Nearest town
China (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
44.3956, -69.5717

Weather in South China now

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South China weather by the hour

South China weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in South China

Sunrise, sunset and moon in South China

What is the weather usually like in South China?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

4°24°45°65°85°29°9°Jan32°10°Feb40°20°Mar53°32°Apr66°43°May75°53°Jun80°59°Jul80°57°Aug72°49°Sep59°38°Oct46°29°Nov35°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.6"Feb3.3"Mar3.7"Apr3.3"May4.0"Jun3.4"Jul3.4"Aug3.8"Sep4.9"Oct3.9"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WATERVILLE TRTMT PLT, ME US (USC00179151), adjusted for the elevation of South China.

South China weather month by month

January
29° 9°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
32° 10°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
40° 20°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
53° 32°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
66° 43°F
3.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
75° 53°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
80° 59°F
3.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
80° 57°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
72° 49°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
59° 38°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
46° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
35° 17°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in South China through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM4:26 PM9 h 17 min
February6:36 AM5:08 PM10 h 32 min
March6:48 AM6:45 PM11 h 57 min
April5:52 AM7:24 PM13 h 31 min
May5:08 AM8:00 PM14 h 51 min
June4:51 AM8:26 PM15 h 34 min
July5:06 AM8:21 PM15 h 15 min
August5:40 AM7:45 PM14 h 5 min
September6:16 AM6:50 PM12 h 34 min
October6:52 AM5:55 PM11 h 3 min
November6:33 AM4:12 PM9 h 39 min
December7:05 AM4:01 PM8 h 55 min

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

What is the weather like in South China?

South China 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 9°F (-13°C).

It gets about 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.

The best time to visit South China 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 South China

The closest live webcam is Sidney, 8.3 miles W of South China.

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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South China.

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Questions about South China

Where is South China, ME?

South China is an unincorporated community in Kennebec County, Maine, 2.2 miles NE of China.

What county is South China in?

South China is in Kennebec County, Maine.

What is the ZIP code of South China, ME?

The ZIP code for South China is 04358.

What is the nearest town to South China?

China, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near South China?

Yes. The closest is Sidney, 8.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South China?

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

What is the coldest month in South China?

January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in South China?

About 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in South China?

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

When is the best time to visit South China?

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

What climate does South China have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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