West Penobscot, ME
Unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine
West Penobscot is a small unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine. It is 3.4 miles S of Castine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04421.
West Penobscot at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Hancock County
- ZIP code
- 04421
- Nearest town
- Castine (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.4742, -68.7797
Weather in West Penobscot now
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West Penobscot weather by the hour
West Penobscot weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Penobscot.
This week in West Penobscot
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Penobscot
What is the weather usually like in West Penobscot?
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 Penobscot: 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 Penobscot.
West Penobscot weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Penobscot through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 16 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 32 min |
| May | 5:05 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 4:48 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| July | 5:03 AM | 8:19 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| August | 5:36 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September | 6:12 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 | 3:57 PM | 8 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Penobscot?
West Penobscot 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 Penobscot 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 Penobscot
The closest live webcam is Stockton Springs, 4.3 miles W of West Penobscot.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Penobscot.
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Other communities near West Penobscot
- South Orland2.5 mi NE
- Sandy Point3.3 mi NW
- West Castine4.1 mi S
- South Penobscot4.1 mi SE
- Stover Corner5.0 mi S
- West Brooksville5.3 mi S
- Verona Park5.5 mi N
- Verona6.3 mi N
- West Surry9.0 mi E
- South Brooksville9.4 mi S
- Cape Rosier9.9 mi S
- Dodge Corner10.9 mi NW
- Shermans Corner11.3 mi W
- Yorks Corner11.3 mi W
- Eggemoggin11.8 mi S
Questions about West Penobscot
Where is West Penobscot, ME?
West Penobscot is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine, 3.4 miles S of Castine.
What county is West Penobscot in?
West Penobscot is in Hancock County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of West Penobscot, ME?
The ZIP code for West Penobscot is 04421.
What is the nearest town to West Penobscot?
Castine, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Penobscot?
Yes. The closest is Stockton Springs, 4.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Penobscot?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in West Penobscot?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in West Penobscot?
About 48.8 inches (1,239 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in West Penobscot?
Yes, about 72 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Penobscot?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Penobscot have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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