Damariscotta, ME Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Sunny 19°F
Feels Like 12°F  
Humidity 56% Dew Point 6°F Wind WSW 5 MPH Gusts 15 Barometer 29.91 in.
Solar Rad 349 w/m2
Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 5.8 mi. NW of central Damariscotta
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Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15
Mon Dec 15: Mostly Sunny, High 23F, Low 12F
23
12
TueDec 16
Tue Dec 16: Sunny, High 32F, Low 21F
32
21
WedDec 17
Wed Dec 17: Mostly Sunny, High 41F, Low 22F
41
22
ThuDec 18
Thu Dec 18: Mostly Sunny, High 48F, Low 39F
48
39
FriDec 19
Fri Dec 19: Rain Likely, High 51F, Low 14F
70%
51
14
SatDec 20
Sat Dec 20: Partly Sunny, High 36F, Low 24F
36
24
SunDec 21
Sun Dec 21: Showers, High 42F
30%
42
 

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 23°F to a high of 51°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with rain on most days, including one day with snow.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 37°F and lows around 20°F.

This Date in Weather History

1945 - A record December snowstorm buried Buffalo, NY, under 36.6 inches of snow, with unofficial totals south of the city ranging up to 70 inches. Travel was brought to a halt by the storm.

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Damariscotta, ME 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday Dec 16

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Mostly Cloudy

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Thursday Dec 18

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

Showers

Night: Scattered showers between 8pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Dec 19

Rain Likely

Day: Rain likely before 11am, then scattered showers between 11am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Saturday Dec 20

Partly Sunny

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

Snow Showers

Night: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Dec 21

Showers

Day: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.


About Damariscotta, ME

Damariscotta (/dæmrɪˈskɒtə/ DAM-rih-SKOT-ə) is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,297 at the 2020 census. A popular tourist destination known for its oysters, the towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle are linked by the Main Street bridge over the Damariscotta River, forming the "Twin Villages". The name Damariscotta derives from a native place-name meaning place of abundance of small fish (alewives), and is shared with a census-designated place located within the town.

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