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Seasons in Acadia National Park

Summer days can be drizzly and fog-filled, or splashed with sunshine. Come winter, the park can be covered in enough snow for winter sports. Whatever the season, the surrounding ocean plays a heavy influence on the weather you will encounter.
 
Acadia's weather is largely a product of latitude and marine influences. On a daily and annual basis, Mount Desert Island temperatures are more moderate than those of inland Maine. The Maine coastal climate has been ranked second only to the Pacific Northwest in annual precipitation. This moisture occurs in every form at Acadia. Ice storms are regular in winter and early spring, and rain is frequent in every month. Fog is common during June, July, and August.
 
Spring  can be foggy with temperatures ranging between 30 and 70 degrees F (-1.1 and 21 degrees C). Wear light-colored clothing, long sleeve shirts, and long pants for protection. Annual rainfall is 48 inches (122 cm).
 

Summer daytime temperatures range from 45 to 90 degrees F (7 to 32 degrees C). Evenings are cooler. Dressing in layers is advisable for any boating or hiking activities. Ocean water temperatures range from 50 to 60 degrees F (10 to 15.6 degrees C). Lake water temperatures range from 55 to 70 degrees F (12.8 to 21 degrees C).

Autumn colors beneath an overcast sky, Acadia National Park / Rebecca Latson

Fall temperatures can range from low 70s F during the day to freezing during the night. Come prepared for all types of weather, from sun to fog, from downpours to flurries. Fall foliage often peaks during the first few weeks in October; the peak time is generally mid-October. Weather conditions over the summer, such as drought, may alter the time that the leaves peak. Visit the state of Maine's fall foliage website for more information.

In the winter, due to Acadia's coastal location, snow and weather conditions change rapidly. Temperatures vary from mid-30s F to below zero. The park averages 61 inches (155 cm) of snow annually. For the latest in weather information, call the local weather phone line at 207-667-8910 or call the park at 207-288-3338.

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