South Orrington, ME

Unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine

South Orrington is a small unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine. It is 2.7 miles E of Orrington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04474.

South Orrington at a glance

State
Maine
County
Penobscot County
ZIP code
04474
Nearest town
Orrington (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
44.6933, -68.8178

Weather in South Orrington now

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South Orrington weather by the hour

South Orrington weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Orrington

What is the weather usually like in South Orrington?

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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°28°9°Jan31°11°Feb40°21°Mar53°32°Apr66°43°May75°53°Jun80°59°Jul79°57°Aug71°49°Sep58°38°Oct46°29°Nov35°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.4"Feb3.2"Mar3.6"Apr3.3"May3.9"Jun3.2"Jul3.1"Aug3.8"Sep4.6"Oct3.8"Nov3.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BANGOR INTL AP, ME US (USW00014606), adjusted for the elevation of South Orrington.

South Orrington weather month by month

January
28° 9°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 18.6 in of snow
February
31° 11°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 17.5 in of snow
March
40° 21°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 15.2 in of snow
April
53° 32°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
May
66° 43°F
3.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
75° 53°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
80° 59°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 57°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
71° 49°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
58° 38°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
46° 29°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
December
35° 17°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 14.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in South Orrington through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:07 AM4:22 PM9 h 15 min
February6:33 AM5:05 PM10 h 31 min
March6:45 AM6:42 PM11 h 57 min
April5:48 AM7:21 PM13 h 32 min
May5:05 AM7:58 PM14 h 53 min
June4:47 AM8:24 PM15 h 36 min
July5:02 AM8:19 PM15 h 17 min
August5:36 AM7:42 PM14 h 6 min
September6:12 AM6:47 PM12 h 34 min
October6:49 AM5:52 PM11 h 3 min
November6:30 AM4:08 PM9 h 38 min
December7:03 AM3:57 PM8 h 53 min

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

What is the weather like in South Orrington?

South Orrington 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 41.7 inches (1,059 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 75 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit South Orrington 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 Orrington

The closest live webcam is Hampden, 5.9 miles NW of South Orrington.

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Hermon: I-95 Mile 180 NB (Bangor)Hermon · 5.9 mi NOn Windy
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HampdenHampden · 5.9 mi NWOn Windy
BangorBangor · 6.0 mi NOn Windy
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Bangor: I-395 Mile 0 WBBangor · 6.5 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about South Orrington

Where is South Orrington, ME?

South Orrington is an unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine, 2.7 miles E of Orrington.

What county is South Orrington in?

South Orrington is in Penobscot County, Maine.

What is the ZIP code of South Orrington, ME?

The ZIP code for South Orrington is 04474.

What is the nearest town to South Orrington?

Orrington, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Orrington?

Yes. The closest is Hampden, 5.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Orrington?

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

What is the coldest month in South Orrington?

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

How much does it rain in South Orrington?

About 41.7 inches (1,059 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in South Orrington?

Yes, about 75 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit South Orrington?

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

What climate does South Orrington have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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