June in
Maine marks the commencement of summer, and with it comes a palpable shift in the state's climate. Nighttime temperatures tend to hover in the mid-50s°F while daytime highs often embrace the mid to upper 70s°F range.
Coastal destinations like Bar Harbor and Boothbay Harbor, courtesy of the Atlantic Ocean's influence, experience milder temperatures. Their days are pleasantly warm, and evenings are cool, perfect for light sweaters or jackets. Conversely, inland areas such as Waterville and Caribou might experience slightly hotter days, but their nights can remain refreshingly cool.
June is characterized by lengthening days with ample sunlight, ensuring that residents and visitors have extended hours to indulge in various outdoor activities. The landscape, already vibrant from spring, now becomes even livelier. Fields flourish with green grasses, and the woods offer shade with their thick canopies. Beaches start to beckon, and the ocean water, though still a bit brisk, begins to welcome its first swimmers of the season.
While the month is predominantly dry, June isn't a stranger to occasional rain showers. These brief spells of precipitation, though, are typically followed by clear skies, ensuring a balance between sun and rain.
Transitioning from the moderate warmth of
May, June steadily moves towards the peak heat of summer. As the month draws to a close and
July looms ahead, Maine gears up for its warmest days, filled with beach trips, forest hikes, and sunlit evenings on the porch.
- Portland - June »
In Portland in June, during 13.2 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Portland, in June, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. - Lewiston - June »
On the first day of June in Lewiston sunrise is at 5:00 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. In Lewiston, Maine, snow does not fall in June through September. - Bangor - June »
In Bangor, in June, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. June, with its long sunny days and modest rainfall, can be regarded as Bangor's gateway to a warm and joyful summer season. - South Portland - June »
With an average of 15h and 24min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in South Portland, Maine. On the first day of June in South Portland sunrise is at 5:01 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. - Auburn - June »
In Auburn during June, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Auburn snow does not fall in June through September. - Biddeford - June »
In Biddeford in June, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Biddeford, in June, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. - Sanford - June »
The month with the longest days in Sanford is June, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight. In Sanford, during June, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. - Brunswick - June »
In Brunswick in June, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Brunswick are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. - Scarborough - June »
Throughout the month of June, the average temperature in Scarborough dips to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) at night. In June, in Scarborough the rain falls for 12.8 days. - Saco - June »
June has the longest days of the year in Saco with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight. In Saco, during June, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. - Augusta - June »
June has the longest days of the year in Augusta, with an average of 15h and 30min of daylight. The months with the highest UV index in Augusta are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. - Westbrook - June »
The month with the longest days in Westbrook is June, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight. In Westbrook, in June, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.