Local weather forecast

Weather in Birch Harbor, ME

Updated 2026-09-26 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 04613

Now61°F

Overcast

High / Low65° / 53°

Rain chance84%

Wind13 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.

Hourly

Next hours

Now

61°15% rain

12 PM

64°9% rain

1 PM

65°12% rain

2 PM

63°13% rain

3 PM

62°14% rain

4 PM

60°19% rain

5 PM

58°21% rain

6 PM

60°15% rain

7 PM

60°19% rain

8 PM

60°20% rain

9 PM

59°32% rain

10 PM

55°93% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26

65° 53°Overcast

Rain 84%Gust 16 mph

Tomorrow2026-09-27

59° 54°Patchy rain nearby

Rain 80%Gust 19 mph

Monday2026-09-28

58° 53°Light rain shower

Rain 91%Gust 18 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like53°F

Humidity61%

Pressure30.06 inHg

Visibility6 mi

Wind13 mph NE

Wind gusts25 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index1

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:24 AM

Sunset06:22 PM

Moonrise06:08 PM

Moon phaseFull Moon

Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 65°F

Coolest hour5 AM · 54°F

Highest rain chance10 PM · 93%

Strongest gusts10 AM · 40 mph

Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 93% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 53°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

65°F, 12% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 36 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 61°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 93%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Birch Harbor

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.

Birch Harbor is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 44.39°N latitude and 68.04°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.

Birch Harbor weather today

Overcast and 61°F in Birch Harbor, ME. Today's high is 65°F with a 84% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 61%, pressure is 30.06 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Birch Harbor

Sunrise is at 06:24 AM and sunset is at 06:22 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 59°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 80%.

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