Winter Harbor, Maine Weather
Winter Harbor, Maine — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Winter Harbor, Hancock County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Winter Harbor.
About Winter Harbor, Maine
Winter Harbor, a sliver of land reaching out into the vastness of the Atlantic, presents a rugged beauty sculpted by wind and wave. It lies 44.2 miles south-east of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 129°T), and is situated 6.0 miles east of Bar Harbor. The coastline here is a dramatic interplay of granite ledges, worn smooth by the relentless ocean, and small, sheltered coves where the water laps with a gentler sound. Pine trees, their needles catching the crisp, salt-tinged air, cling tenaciously to the rocky soil, their branches often bent by the persistent sea breeze. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a golden hue across the weathered shingles of the houses and the lobster boats bobbing in the harbor, imbuing the scene with a quiet, enduring charm. The terrain rises gently inland, offering glimpses of evergreen forests and the distant, hazy outlines of more distant islands. The history of Winter Harbor is deeply entwined with the sea, its economy long anchored by the bounty of the ocean. Lobster fishing remains a vital artery, the rhythmic chug of engines and the distinctive clatter of traps a constant soundtrack to daily life. For generations, this has been a place where hard work and a deep respect for the natural world have shaped the character of its people. The town itself, with its modest collection of shops and residences, retains a sense of unhurried purpose, a place where neighbors know each other's names and the changing tides dictate much of the day's rhythm. While tourism has grown, particularly with its proximity to Acadia National Park, the enduring spirit of Winter Harbor is one of resilience and a profound connection to its maritime heritage.
Live animated radar for Winter Harbor and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Winter Harbor, Hancock County, Maine |
| Coordinates | 44.395358°N, 68.083062°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time |
| ZIP Code(s) | 04693 |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Winter Harbor, Maine Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Winter Harbor, Maine, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Winter Harbor includes coordinates 44.395358°N, 68.083062°W, situated in Hancock County. ZIP code 04693. Telephone area code: 207. Timezone: Eastern Time.
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
