Local weather forecast

Weather in Rockport, ME

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 04856

Overcast
Now59°F

Overcast

High / Low62° / 55°
Rain chance86%
Wind14 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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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

NowOvercast59°18% rain
12 PMOvercast61°17% rain
1 PMOvercast62°15% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby62°16% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby59°27% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby59°30% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby59°31% rain
6 PMLight drizzle60°34% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby59°29% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby58°29% rain
9 PMModerate rain56°86% rain
10 PMHeavy rain55°94% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
62° 55°Overcast
Rain 86%Gust 22 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
58° 55°Light rain shower
Rain 89%Gust 23 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
56° 53°Light rain shower
Rain 93%Gust 20 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity70%
Pressure30.06 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind14 mph NNE
Wind gusts25 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:28 AM
Sunset06:27 PM
Moonrise06:13 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 62°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 55°F
Highest rain chance10 PM · 94%
Strongest gusts12 AM · 41 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 94% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

62°F, 15% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 38 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 94%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Rockport

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.

Rockport is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 44.18°N latitude and 69.08°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.

Rockport weather today

Overcast and 59°F in Rockport, ME. Today's high is 62°F with a 86% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 30.06 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Rockport

Sunrise is at 06:28 AM and sunset is at 06:27 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 58°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 89%.

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