Local weather forecast

Weather in Ellsworth, ME

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 04605

Overcast
Now58°F

Overcast

High / Low69° / 53°
Rain chance69%
Wind10 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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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 1:52AM EDT until September 28 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME. * 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.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 7:55AM EDT until September 28 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME. * 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

NowOvercast58°15% rain
10 AMOvercast62°13% rain
11 AMOvercast65°12% rain
12 PMCloudy68°6% rain
1 PMOvercast69°10% rain
2 PMOvercast67°11% rain
3 PMOvercast68°10% rain
4 PMOvercast66°11% rain
5 PMOvercast64°12% rain
6 PMOvercast63°13% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby62°16% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby60°24% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
69° 53°Overcast
Rain 69%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
61° 54°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 69%Gust 13 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
57° 52°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 69%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity62%
Pressure30.08 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind10 mph NNE
Wind gusts26 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:25 AM
Sunset06:24 PM
Moonrise06:10 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 69°F
Coolest hour2 AM · 54°F
Highest rain chance9 PM · 76%
Strongest gusts3 AM · 35 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 24%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

68°F, 6% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 58°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 24%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Ellsworth

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.

Ellsworth is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 44.54°N latitude and 68.42°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.

Ellsworth weather today

Overcast and 58°F in Ellsworth, ME. Today's high is 69°F with a 69% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 62%, pressure is 30.08 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Ellsworth

Sunrise is at 06:25 AM and sunset is at 06:24 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 61°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 69%.

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