West Athens, ME
Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maine
West Athens is a small unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maine. It is 2.3 miles E of Athens, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04912.
West Athens at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Somerset County
- ZIP code
- 04912
- Nearest town
- Athens (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.9533, -69.7114
Weather in West Athens now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
West Athens weather by the hour
West Athens weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Athens.
This week in West Athens
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Athens
What is the weather usually like in West Athens?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 3°F average low
- 44.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,134 mm
- 78.8 insnowfall per year · 200 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Athens: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARMONY, ME US (USC00173567), adjusted for the elevation of West Athens.
West Athens weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Athens through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:52 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:07 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| June | 4:49 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| July | 5:05 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| August | 5:39 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 6:16 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:11 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 3:59 PM | 8 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Athens?
West Athens has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C).
It gets about 44.6 inches (1,134 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 79 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Athens 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 Athens
The closest live webcam is Bingham, 11.2 miles NW of West Athens.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Athens.
Do you know West Athens? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes West Athens special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of West Athens, ME
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
West Athens Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near West Athens
Other communities near West Athens
- Rice Corner2.8 mi SW
- South Solon4.3 mi SW
- Hutchins Corner7.2 mi NE
- Waltons Mill7.7 mi SE
- Arnolds Landing7.8 mi W
- Gould Corner8.9 mi SE
- Huff Corner9.8 mi NE
- Mitchell Corner9.8 mi SE
- White School Corner9.9 mi S
- Mainstream10.0 mi E
- Malbons Mills10.9 mi S
- Cyrs11.6 mi E
- Stronghold12.0 mi E
- Wildwood12.5 mi E
- Thompson Corner13.4 mi SE
Questions about West Athens
Where is West Athens, ME?
West Athens is an unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maine, 2.3 miles E of Athens.
What county is West Athens in?
West Athens is in Somerset County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of West Athens, ME?
The ZIP code for West Athens is 04912.
What is the nearest town to West Athens?
Athens, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Athens?
Yes. The closest is Bingham, 11.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Athens?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in West Athens?
January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in West Athens?
About 44.6 inches (1,134 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in West Athens?
Yes, about 79 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Athens?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Athens have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
Last updated: