Local weather forecast

Weather in Hancock, ME

Updated 2026-09-26 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 04640

Overcast
Now63°F

Overcast

High / Low63° / 54°
Rain chance83%
Wind13 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

NowOvercast63°13% rain
2 PMOvercast63°13% rain
3 PMOvercast63°13% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby62°16% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby59°18% rain
6 PMOvercast60°14% rain
7 PMLight rain shower59°26% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby59°20% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby59°21% rain
10 PMHeavy rain55°93% rain
11 PMHeavy rain54°93% rain
12 AMLight rain54°80% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
63° 54°Overcast
Rain 83%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
59° 54°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 81%Gust 16 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
57° 52°Light rain shower
Rain 91%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like55°F
Humidity54%
Pressure30.05 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph NE
Wind gusts22 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:25 AM
Sunset06:23 PM
Moonrise06:09 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 63°F
Coolest hour5 AM · 54°F
Highest rain chance10 PM · 93%
Strongest gusts5 AM · 39 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 55°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

63°F, 13% rain chance and 11 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 63°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 93%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Hancock

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.

Hancock is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 44.53°N latitude and 68.25°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.

Hancock weather today

Overcast and 63°F in Hancock, ME. Today's high is 63°F with a 83% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 54%, pressure is 30.05 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Hancock

Sunrise is at 06:25 AM and sunset is at 06:23 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 81%.

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