South Union, ME

Unincorporated community in Knox County, Maine

South Union is a small unincorporated community in Knox County, Maine. It is 2.5 miles NW of Union, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04862.

South Union at a glance

State
Maine
County
Knox County
ZIP code
04862
Nearest town
Union (2.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
44.1969, -69.2642

Weather in South Union now

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South Union weather by the hour

South Union weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in South Union

Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Union

What is the weather usually like in South Union?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

7°26°45°63°82°30°12°Jan33°14°Feb40°22°Mar51°34°Apr62°44°May71°53°Jun77°60°Jul76°59°Aug69°52°Sep57°41°Oct47°31°Nov36°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.8"Jan4.2"Feb5.0"Mar5.2"Apr4.2"May4.5"Jun3.2"Jul3.4"Aug4.5"Sep6.1"Oct5.3"Nov5.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W ROCKPORT 1 NNW, ME US (USC00179593), adjusted for the elevation of South Union.

South Union weather month by month

January
30° 12°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 17.2 in of snow
February
33° 14°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 19.2 in of snow
March
40° 22°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 11.3 in of snow
April
51° 34°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
May
62° 44°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
71° 53°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
77° 60°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
76° 59°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
69° 52°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
57° 41°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
47° 31°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
December
36° 20°F
5.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 15.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in South Union through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:07 AM4:25 PM9 h 18 min
February6:34 AM5:07 PM10 h 33 min
March6:47 AM6:44 PM11 h 57 min
April5:51 AM7:22 PM13 h 31 min
May5:08 AM7:58 PM14 h 50 min
June4:51 AM8:24 PM15 h 33 min
July5:06 AM8:20 PM15 h 13 min
August5:39 AM7:43 PM14 h 4 min
September6:15 AM6:49 PM12 h 34 min
October6:50 AM5:54 PM11 h 4 min
November6:31 AM4:12 PM9 h 40 min
December7:03 AM4:00 PM8 h 56 min

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

What is the weather like in South Union?

South Union has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).

It gets about 56.2 inches (1,428 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 69 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit South Union 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 Union

The closest live webcam is Rockport, 9.0 miles E of South Union.

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Rockland › East: Harbor Park - Rockland HarborRockland · 10.1 mi SEOn Windy
Rockland: BreakwaterRockland · 11.3 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about South Union

Where is South Union, ME?

South Union is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Maine, 2.5 miles NW of Union.

What county is South Union in?

South Union is in Knox County, Maine.

What is the ZIP code of South Union, ME?

The ZIP code for South Union is 04862.

What is the nearest town to South Union?

Union, 2.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Union?

Yes. The closest is Rockport, 9.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Union?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in South Union?

January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in South Union?

About 56.2 inches (1,428 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in South Union?

Yes, about 69 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit South Union?

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

What climate does South Union have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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