West Castine, ME
Unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine
West Castine is a small unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine. It is 0.6 miles NE of Castine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04421.
West Castine at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Hancock County
- ZIP code
- 04421
- Nearest town
- Castine (0.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.4200, -68.8114
Weather in West Castine now
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West Castine weather by the hour
West Castine weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Castine.
This week in West Castine
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Castine
What is the weather usually like in West Castine?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 48.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,239 mm
- 71.5 insnowfall per year · 182 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Castine: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BELFAST, ME US (USC00170480), adjusted for the elevation of West Castine.
West Castine weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Castine through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 6:45 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:49 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:05 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 4:48 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 5:03 AM | 8:19 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| August | 5:37 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September | 6:13 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 6:49 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:09 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 3:58 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Castine?
West Castine 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 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 48.8 inches (1,239 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 72 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Castine 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 Castine
The closest live webcam is Stockton Springs, 5.2 miles NW of West Castine.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Castine.
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Map of West Castine, ME
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Other communities near West Castine
- West Brooksville3.0 mi SE
- Stover Corner3.4 mi E
- West Penobscot4.1 mi N
- South Penobscot5.8 mi E
- Cape Rosier6.2 mi S
- South Brooksville6.5 mi SE
- South Orland6.5 mi NE
- Sandy Point6.5 mi N
- Temple Heights8.6 mi SW
- Eggemoggin8.7 mi SE
- Verona Park9.2 mi N
- Shermans Corner10.0 mi W
- Verona10.1 mi N
- Sargentville10.7 mi SE
- Sargentville10.7 mi SE
Questions about West Castine
Where is West Castine, ME?
West Castine is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine, 0.6 miles NE of Castine.
What county is West Castine in?
West Castine is in Hancock County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of West Castine, ME?
The ZIP code for West Castine is 04421.
What is the nearest town to West Castine?
Castine, 0.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Castine?
Yes. The closest is Stockton Springs, 5.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Castine?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in West Castine?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in West Castine?
About 48.8 inches (1,239 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in West Castine?
Yes, about 72 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Castine?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Castine have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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