Spruce Head, ME

Unincorporated community in Knox County, Maine

Spruce Head is a small unincorporated community in Knox County, Maine. It is 2.2 miles N of South Thomaston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04859.

Spruce Head at a glance

State
Maine
County
Knox County
ZIP code
04859
Nearest town
South Thomaston (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
44.0114, -69.1333

Weather in Spruce Head now

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Spruce Head weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Spruce Head.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Spruce Head

What is the weather usually like in Spruce Head?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°29°46°62°79°35°17°Jan37°19°Feb42°25°Mar51°34°Apr61°43°May69°50°Jun74°56°Jul74°57°Aug68°51°Sep58°43°Oct49°34°Nov41°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.0"Jan3.5"Feb4.5"Mar4.3"Apr3.5"May3.8"Jun3.1"Jul2.9"Aug4.0"Sep4.7"Oct4.5"Nov4.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TENANTS HARBOR, ME US (USC00176881), adjusted for the elevation of Spruce Head.

Spruce Head weather month by month

January
35° 17°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 15.1 in of snow
February
37° 19°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 13.9 in of snow
March
42° 25°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 8.4 in of snow
April
51° 34°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
May
61° 43°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
69° 50°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
74° 56°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
74° 57°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
68° 51°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
58° 43°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
49° 34°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
December
41° 24°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 11.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Spruce Head through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM4:25 PM9 h 19 min
February6:33 AM5:07 PM10 h 33 min
March6:46 AM6:43 PM11 h 57 min
April5:51 AM7:21 PM13 h 30 min
May5:08 AM7:57 PM14 h 49 min
June4:51 AM8:22 PM15 h 31 min
July5:06 AM8:18 PM15 h 12 min
August5:39 AM7:42 PM14 h 3 min
September6:14 AM6:48 PM12 h 34 min
October6:50 AM5:54 PM11 h 4 min
November6:30 AM4:12 PM9 h 41 min
December7:02 AM4:00 PM8 h 58 min

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

What is the weather like in Spruce Head?

Spruce Head has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 74°F (23°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 53 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Spruce Head 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 Spruce Head

The closest live webcam is Rockland › East: Harbor Park - Rockland Harbor, 6.7 miles N of Spruce Head.

Rockland › East: Harbor Park - Rockland HarborRockland · 6.7 mi NOn Windy
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Rockland: BreakwaterRockland · 7.0 mi NEOn Windy
Warren › South-west: Marshall Point Lighthouse & Museum - Marshall LedgeWarren · 9.1 mi SWOn Windy
RockportRockport · 12.5 mi NOn Windy
RockportRockport · 12.6 mi NOn Windy
RockportRockport · 12.6 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Spruce Head.

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Questions about Spruce Head

Where is Spruce Head, ME?

Spruce Head is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Maine, 2.2 miles N of South Thomaston.

What county is Spruce Head in?

Spruce Head is in Knox County, Maine.

What is the ZIP code of Spruce Head, ME?

The ZIP code for Spruce Head is 04859.

What is the nearest town to Spruce Head?

South Thomaston, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Spruce Head?

Yes. The closest is Rockland › East: Harbor Park - Rockland Harbor, 6.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Spruce Head?

July, with an average high of 74°F (23°C).

What is the coldest month in Spruce Head?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Spruce Head?

About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Spruce Head?

Yes, about 53 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Spruce Head?

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

What climate does Spruce Head have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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