Local weather forecast

Weather in Orono, ME

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 04469, 04473

Now62°F

Overcast

High / Low72° / 51°

Rain chance68%

Wind10 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

62°12% rain

11 AM

64°12% rain

12 PM

67°8% rain

1 PM

70°8% rain

2 PM

71°5% rain

3 PM

72°10% rain

4 PM

69°10% rain

5 PM

66°11% rain

6 PM

65°48% rain

7 PM

59°26% rain

8 PM

59°31% rain

9 PM

61°19% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26

72° 51°Overcast

Rain 68%Gust 11 mph

Tomorrow2026-09-27

60° 52°Patchy rain nearby

Rain 87%Gust 12 mph

Monday2026-09-28

57° 51°Light rain shower

Rain 91%Gust 11 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like54°F

Humidity51%

Pressure30.13 inHg

Visibility6 mi

Wind10 mph NE

Wind gusts20 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index2

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:26 AM

Sunset06:25 PM

Moonrise06:10 PM

Moon phaseFull Moon

Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 72°F

Coolest hour3 AM · 52°F

Highest rain chance12 AM · 89%

Strongest gusts4 AM · 33 mph

Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 48%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 54°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

71°F, 5% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 29 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 62°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 48%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Orono

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.

Orono is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 44.88°N latitude and 68.67°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.

Orono weather today

Overcast and 62°F in Orono, ME. Today's high is 72°F with a 68% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 20 mph. Relative humidity is 51%, pressure is 30.13 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Orono

Sunrise is at 06:26 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 60°F and a low near 52°F. The maximum rain chance is 87%.

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