West Appleton, ME
Unincorporated community in Knox County, Maine
West Appleton is a small unincorporated community in Knox County, Maine. It is 3.7 miles S of Appleton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04973.
West Appleton at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Knox County
- ZIP code
- 04973
- Nearest town
- Appleton (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.3511, -69.2611
Weather in West Appleton now
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West Appleton weather by the hour
West Appleton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Appleton.
This week in West Appleton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Appleton
What is the weather usually like in West Appleton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 56.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,428 mm
- 68.7 insnowfall per year · 175 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Appleton: 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 West Appleton.
West Appleton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Appleton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:51 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:07 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 4:50 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 5:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 5:39 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:14 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:11 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:00 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Appleton?
West Appleton 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 West Appleton 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 West Appleton
The closest live webcam is Lincolnville, 13.5 miles E of West Appleton.
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Other communities near West Appleton
- Woodmans Mills1.1 mi N
- Stovers Corner1.5 mi S
- Maddocks Corner1.6 mi W
- South Montville1.6 mi N
- Pauls Corner2.9 mi NE
- Pitmans Corner3.1 mi S
- Ghent3.2 mi E
- West Searsmont3.4 mi N
- Sawpit Corner3.6 mi SW
- Sawpit Corner3.6 mi SW
- Knights Corner4.2 mi E
- Slab City4.4 mi E
- Gushees Corner4.8 mi S
- Shermans Mill5.1 mi S
- South Liberty5.2 mi W
Questions about West Appleton
Where is West Appleton, ME?
West Appleton is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Maine, 3.7 miles S of Appleton.
What county is West Appleton in?
West Appleton is in Knox County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of West Appleton, ME?
The ZIP code for West Appleton is 04973.
What is the nearest town to West Appleton?
Appleton, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Appleton?
Yes. The closest is Lincolnville, 13.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Appleton?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in West Appleton?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in West Appleton?
About 56.2 inches (1,428 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in West Appleton?
Yes, about 69 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Appleton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Appleton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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