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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Southwest Harbor, Maine, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C). January, noted for its average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), is considered the coldest month. Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Southwest Harbor, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and min 18.9°F (-7.3°C). Southwest Harbor's weather in February displays an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C), showing minor disparity from January's 29.7°F (-1.3°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Southwest Harbor, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C). The start of March brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from February's freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a frosty spring month in Southwest Harbor, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.6°F (2°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C). Southwest Harbor's April weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C) in March to a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Southwest Harbor, is a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.6°F (14.8°C) and min 44.2°F (6.8°C). May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a refreshing month in Southwest Harbor, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66°F (18.9°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C). Southwest Harbor's transition into June sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in May to a still refreshing 66°F (18.9°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July in Southwest Harbor, Maine, is a pleasant summer month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and an average high of 73.2°F (22.9°C). A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks July, adjusting from June's comfortable 66°F (18.9°C) to a pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is a moderately hot month in Southwest Harbor, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 73.4°F (23°C). August registers as the month with the highest average temperatures, reaching 73.4°F (23°C) at its peak and 57.7°F (14.3°C) at the lowest. Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Southwest Harbor, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 67.1°F (19.5°C). The advent of September brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from a moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C) in August to a comfortable 67.1°F (19.5°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Southwest Harbor, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average high of 55.9°F (13.3°C). Southwest Harbor observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of October, falling from September's comfortable 67.1°F (19.5°C) to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is another chilly month in Southwest Harbor, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.7°F (1.5°C) and max 44.8°F (7.1°C). November's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) in October to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Southwest Harbor, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C). In Southwest Harbor, the average high-temperature in December drops from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Southwest Harbor?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), January stands out as the coldest month in Southwest Harbor, Maine.

How much does it rain in Southwest Harbor?

In Southwest Harbor, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow in Southwest Harbor?

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.

How much does it snow in Southwest Harbor?

In Southwest Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

When is the lowest UV index in Southwest Harbor?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Southwest Harbor.

What is the most humid month in Southwest Harbor?

The most humid month in Southwest Harbor is February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the snowiest month in Southwest Harbor?

The month with the most snowfall in Southwest Harbor, Maine, is February, when snow falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Southwest Harbor?

February has the least sunshine of the year in Southwest Harbor, Maine, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Southwest Harbor?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Southwest Harbor, Maine, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

When it does not snow in Southwest Harbor?

In Southwest Harbor, Maine, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days in Southwest Harbor?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 30min of daylight.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Southwest Harbor?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the driest month in Southwest Harbor?

July is the month with the least rainfall in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

What is the hottest time of year in Southwest Harbor?

In Southwest Harbor, the average highest temperatures are observed in August, with a high of 73.4°F (23°C) and a low of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What month has the most sunshine in Southwest Harbor?

With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

What is the least humid month in Southwest Harbor?

November is the least humid month in Southwest Harbor, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Southwest Harbor?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Southwest Harbor?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

Average temperature
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average temperature - Southwest Harbor, ME

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average pressure - Southwest Harbor, ME

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average wind speed - Southwest Harbor, ME

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average humidity - Southwest Harbor, ME

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average rainfall - Southwest Harbor, ME

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days - Southwest Harbor, ME

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average snowfall - Southwest Harbor, ME

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days - Southwest Harbor, ME

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Southwest Harbor, ME

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days - Southwest Harbor, ME

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average UV index - Southwest Harbor, ME

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover - Southwest Harbor, ME

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility
Southwest Harbor, ME

Average visibility - Southwest Harbor, ME

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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