West Charleston, ME
Unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine
West Charleston is a small unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine. It is 2.0 miles NE of Charleston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04422.
West Charleston at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Penobscot County
- ZIP code
- 04422
- Nearest town
- Charleston (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 45.0658, -69.0689
Weather in West Charleston now
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West Charleston weather by the hour
West Charleston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Charleston.
This week in West Charleston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Charleston
What is the weather usually like in West Charleston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 3°F average low
- 44.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,135 mm
- 77.3 insnowfall per year · 196 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Charleston: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DOVER-FOXCROFT WWTP, ME US (USC00171975), adjusted for the elevation of West Charleston.
West Charleston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Charleston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 6:46 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:49 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:04 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| June | 4:46 AM | 8:26 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| July | 5:02 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| August | 5:36 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September | 6:13 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:08 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 3:56 PM | 8 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Charleston?
West Charleston has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C).
It gets about 44.7 inches (1,135 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 77 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Charleston 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 Charleston
The closest live webcam is Penobscot › North: Dexter Regional Airport, 9.2 miles SW of West Charleston.
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- Knight Corner5.5 mi W
- McGregor Mill5.5 mi S
- Durbin Corner5.9 mi W
- South Dover6.3 mi NW
- Atkinson Mills6.5 mi N
- Dover South Mills6.5 mi NW
- Exeter Mills6.6 mi S
- Exeter Corners6.7 mi SW
- Gordon Corner6.9 mi W
- Hurd Corner7.2 mi NW
- Preble Corner7.2 mi W
Questions about West Charleston
Where is West Charleston, ME?
West Charleston is an unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine, 2.0 miles NE of Charleston.
What county is West Charleston in?
West Charleston is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of West Charleston, ME?
The ZIP code for West Charleston is 04422.
What is the nearest town to West Charleston?
Charleston, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Charleston?
Yes. The closest is Penobscot › North: Dexter Regional Airport, 9.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Charleston?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in West Charleston?
January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in West Charleston?
About 44.7 inches (1,135 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in West Charleston?
Yes, about 77 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Charleston?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Charleston have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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