South Rumford, ME

Unincorporated community in Oxford County, Maine

South Rumford is a small unincorporated community in Oxford County, Maine. It is 2.7 miles NE of Mexico, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04257.

South Rumford at a glance

State
Maine
County
Oxford County
ZIP code
04257
Nearest town
Mexico (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
44.5258, -70.5347

Weather in South Rumford now

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South Rumford weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Rumford

What is the weather usually like in South Rumford?

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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°23°43°64°84°28°7°Jan31°7°Feb40°18°Mar53°32°Apr67°43°May74°53°Jun79°58°Jul78°56°Aug71°48°Sep58°37°Oct44°26°Nov33°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.4"Feb3.2"Mar4.1"Apr3.7"May6.1"Jun4.5"Jul4.8"Aug3.7"Sep5.0"Oct4.2"Nov4.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RUMFORD 1 SSE, ME US (USC00177325), adjusted for the elevation of South Rumford.

South Rumford weather month by month

January
28° 7°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 24.6 in of snow
February
31° 7°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 20.2 in of snow
March
40° 18°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 17.5 in of snow
April
53° 32°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
May
67° 43°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
74° 53°F
6.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
79° 58°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
78° 56°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
71° 48°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
58° 37°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
44° 26°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
December
33° 16°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 16.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in South Rumford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:13 AM4:29 PM9 h 16 min
February6:40 AM5:12 PM10 h 32 min
March6:52 AM6:49 PM11 h 57 min
April5:56 AM7:28 PM13 h 32 min
May5:12 AM8:04 PM14 h 52 min
June4:54 AM8:30 PM15 h 35 min
July5:10 AM8:26 PM15 h 16 min
August5:43 AM7:49 PM14 h 5 min
September6:19 AM6:54 PM12 h 34 min
October6:56 AM5:59 PM11 h 3 min
November6:37 AM4:16 PM9 h 39 min
December7:10 AM4:04 PM8 h 54 min

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

What is the weather like in South Rumford?

South Rumford has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).

It gets about 48.9 inches (1,242 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 88 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit South Rumford 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 Rumford

The closest live webcam is Turner, 18.5 miles SE of South Rumford.

TurnerTurner · 18.5 mi SEOn Windy
FarmingtonFarmington · 21.9 mi NEOn Windy
Lovell › North-westLovell · 28.3 mi SWOn Windy
AuburnAuburn · 28.9 mi SEOn Windy
RangeleyRangeley · 30.9 mi NOn Windy
Madrid Township › South: Steven A. Bean Municipal AirportMadrid Township · 32.7 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about South Rumford

Where is South Rumford, ME?

South Rumford is an unincorporated community in Oxford County, Maine, 2.7 miles NE of Mexico.

What county is South Rumford in?

South Rumford is in Oxford County, Maine.

What is the ZIP code of South Rumford, ME?

The ZIP code for South Rumford is 04257.

What is the nearest town to South Rumford?

Mexico, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Rumford?

Yes. The closest is Turner, 18.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Rumford?

July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in South Rumford?

January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in South Rumford?

About 48.9 inches (1,242 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in South Rumford?

Yes, about 88 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit South Rumford?

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

What climate does South Rumford have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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