Portland, Maine Weather
Portland, Maine — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Portland, Cumberland County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Portland. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Portland is published on the Portland International Jetport (KPWM) page, 5 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Portland have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Portland: Biddeford Municipal Airport (KB19) 28 km · Limington Harmon Airport (K63B) 35 km · Brunswick Executive Airport (KBXM) 36 km · Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport (KLEW) 43 km · Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (KSFM) 47 km
Conditions reported at KPWM describe the airfield itself. Weather 5 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Portland specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Portland, Maine
Portland sits on a peninsula, its shores meeting the Atlantic with a rugged grace. It lies 1.6 miles north-north-west of South Portland, ME (from South Portland, ME: bearing 332°T), and is situated 5.9 miles east of Westbrook. The city's geography, shaped by glacial forces and the relentless tide, offers a landscape of rolling hills that spill down to a working waterfront, where the air often carries the briny tang of the sea. Its history is deeply entwined with maritime trade and industry, from its early days as a vital port for timber and shipbuilding to its resilience through fires and economic shifts, each era leaving its mark on the city's architectural and economic bones. Today, Portland's economy thrives on a diverse mix of tourism, technology, and a burgeoning food scene, drawing on the rich bounty of the ocean and the fertile surrounding lands. The cultural character of Portland is one of independent spirit and a quiet appreciation for the arts and the natural world. This is a place where the quality of light at dusk can paint the Casco Bay islands in hues of lavender and gold, a scene that seems to settle the soul. Notable landmarks include the historic Old Port with its cobblestone streets and Victorian architecture, and the Eastern Promenade offering sweeping views of the harbor. While Portland does not boast major league sports teams, its spirited local teams and passionate fans create a vibrant atmosphere. The city is also home to reputable institutions of higher learning like the University of Southern Maine, contributing to its intellectual pulse. Renowned individuals associated with Portland, though perhaps not globally recognized as titans of industry, have shaped its cultural landscape with their contributions to literature and the arts, reflecting the city's own distinctive voice.
Live animated radar for Portland and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Portland, Cumberland County, Maine |
| Coordinates | 43.661471°N, 70.255326°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 04101, 04102, 04103, 04104, 04109 |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Portland, Maine Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Portland, Maine, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Portland includes coordinates 43.661471°N, 70.255326°W, situated in Cumberland County. ZIP code 04101, 04102, 04103, 04104, 04109. Telephone area code: 207. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
