Local weather forecast

Weather in Bangor, ME

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 04401

Now53°F

Overcast

High / Low71° / 51°

Rain chance63%

Wind8 mph

Weather alerts

Active alerts

High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 1:49AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet. Highest waves will impact the outermost islands. High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock County. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks above the water. Stay away from rock outcrops along the shoreline exposed to ocean waves, as waves can easily sweep people into the cold ocean water.

Safety instructions

A High Surf Advisory Means That High Surf Will Affect Beaches In The Advisory area...producing rip currents and localized beach erosion.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 2:22AM EDT until September 28 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

Now

53°20% rain

10 AM

62°12% rain

11 AM

65°11% rain

12 PM

67°10% rain

1 PM

70°7% rain

2 PM

71°8% rain

3 PM

70°6% rain

4 PM

70°9% rain

5 PM

67°11% rain

6 PM

65°11% rain

7 PM

64°12% rain

8 PM

62°28% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26

71° 51°Overcast

Rain 63%Gust 12 mph

Tomorrow2026-09-27

62° 52°Patchy rain nearby

Rain 74%Gust 11 mph

Monday2026-09-28

56° 50°Overcast

Rain 83%Gust 10 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F

Humidity72%

Pressure30.11 inHg

Visibility6 mi

Wind8 mph NNE

Wind gusts25 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index0

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:27 AM

Sunset06:25 PM

Moonrise06:11 PM

Moon phaseFull Moon

Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 71°F

Coolest hour3 AM · 52°F

Highest rain chance11 PM · 71%

Strongest gusts3 AM · 33 mph

Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 28%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 8 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

70°F, 6% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 25 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 53°F, wind 8 mph, rain chance up to 28%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Bangor

Maine has cold winters, mild summers and strong coastal influence in the east. Snow, nor'easters and rapid temperature changes are common in the colder season.

Bangor is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 44.80°N latitude and 68.78°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Bangor weather today

Overcast and 53°F in Bangor, ME. Today's high is 71°F with a 63% rain chance. Winds are around 8 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 72%, pressure is 30.11 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Bangor

Sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 62°F and a low near 52°F. The maximum rain chance is 74%.

Nearby

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