West Hampden, ME

Unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine

West Hampden is a small unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine. It is 2.5 miles SE of Hampden, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04444.

West Hampden at a glance

State
Maine
County
Penobscot County
ZIP code
04444
Nearest town
Hampden (2.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
44.7492, -68.9275

Weather in West Hampden now

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West Hampden weather by the hour

West Hampden weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Hampden.

This week in West Hampden

Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Hampden

What is the weather usually like in West Hampden?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

4°24°45°65°85°28°9°Jan31°11°Feb40°21°Mar53°32°Apr66°43°May75°53°Jun80°59°Jul79°57°Aug71°49°Sep58°38°Oct46°29°Nov35°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.4"Feb3.2"Mar3.6"Apr3.3"May3.9"Jun3.2"Jul3.1"Aug3.8"Sep4.6"Oct3.8"Nov3.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BANGOR INTL AP, ME US (USW00014606), adjusted for the elevation of West Hampden.

West Hampden weather month by month

January
28° 9°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 18.6 in of snow
February
31° 11°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 17.5 in of snow
March
40° 21°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 15.2 in of snow
April
53° 32°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
May
66° 43°F
3.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
75° 53°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
80° 59°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 57°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
71° 49°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
58° 38°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
46° 29°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
December
35° 17°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 14.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West Hampden through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:07 AM4:22 PM9 h 15 min
February6:34 AM5:05 PM10 h 31 min
March6:46 AM6:43 PM11 h 57 min
April5:49 AM7:22 PM13 h 32 min
May5:05 AM7:58 PM14 h 53 min
June4:47 AM8:24 PM15 h 37 min
July5:02 AM8:20 PM15 h 17 min
August5:36 AM7:43 PM14 h 6 min
September6:13 AM6:48 PM12 h 34 min
October6:49 AM5:52 PM11 h 2 min
November6:31 AM4:09 PM9 h 37 min
December7:04 AM3:57 PM8 h 52 min

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

What is the weather like in West Hampden?

West Hampden 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 9°F (-13°C).

It gets about 41.7 inches (1,059 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 75 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit West Hampden 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 Hampden

The closest live webcam is Newburgh: I-95 Mile 174 NB, 2.0 miles W of West Hampden.

Newburgh: I-95 Mile 174 NBNewburgh · 2.0 mi WOn Windy
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HampdenHampden · 3.0 mi NEOn Windy
HampdenHampden · 3.1 mi NEOn Windy
Carmel: I-95 Mile 174 SBCarmel · 3.1 mi WOn Windy
CarmelCarmel · 3.1 mi WOn Windy
Hermon: I-95 Mile 180 NB (Bangor)Hermon · 4.8 mi NEOn Windy
HermonHermon · 4.8 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Hampden.

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Questions about West Hampden

Where is West Hampden, ME?

West Hampden is an unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine, 2.5 miles SE of Hampden.

What county is West Hampden in?

West Hampden is in Penobscot County, Maine.

What is the ZIP code of West Hampden, ME?

The ZIP code for West Hampden is 04444.

What is the nearest town to West Hampden?

Hampden, 2.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Hampden?

Yes. The closest is Newburgh: I-95 Mile 174 NB, 2.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Hampden?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in West Hampden?

January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in West Hampden?

About 41.7 inches (1,059 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in West Hampden?

Yes, about 75 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Hampden?

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

What climate does West Hampden have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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