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Maine, United States

Rangeley

Rangeley is a village in Maine, United States, 1,539 ft above sea level. It has a population of about 1,222 (2020). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now37°F
Best timeJul–Sep
Population1,222
Local time04:38
44.97° N, 70.64° WElevation 1,539 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code04970
The year in Rangeleyweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec30October
October: high / low53° / 34°
Rain this month113mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Rangeley at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month76°F

Average high in July

Coolest month2°F

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

113 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

67 mm of rain

Monuments nearby5+

within 10 km

Weather in Rangeley

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
37°F

Partly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct55°33°
Tue27 Oct44°25°
Wed28 Oct49°25°
Thu29 Oct61°31°
Fri30 Oct58°40°0.8 mm
Sat31 Oct52°33°
Sun1 Nov57°33°
Mon2 Nov59°40°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov43°25°

When to go to Rangeley

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score252824225361646471302017
High23°26°35°48°62°71°76°75°67°53°40°29°
Low2°2°11°26°38°48°53°51°44°34°24°11°
Rain (mm)7267809110112511310810111310889
Wet days10911121516171511141213

What's on in Rangeley

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Rangeley

All monuments

More museums: Wilhelm Reich Museum

Outdoors around Rangeley

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Evergreen Golf ClubGolf courses
3.7 km
Mingo Springs Golf CourseGolf courses
4.4 km
Rangeley Lake CampgroundCamp sites
6.3 km
Shelton Noyes Scenic OverlookViewpoints
8.2 km
Eddy Pond CampCamp sites
9 km
Rangeley Lakes Trails CenterSki area · 1 km of pistes
7.6 km
Saddleback MountainSki area · 39 km of pistes · 5 lifts
9.8 km
SugarloafSki area · 99 km of pistes · 15 lifts
27 km
Sugarloaf Outdoor CenterSki area · 1 km of pistes
30 km

Nature around Rangeley

Nature in United States

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Rangeley

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rangeley

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Rangeley

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Rangeley from above

Postal code

04970

Getting to Rangeley

Augusta State AirportAUG
98 km
Bangor International AirportBGR
144 km
Portland International JetportPWM
149 km

Places near Rangeley

Places with a climate like Rangeley

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rangeley?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rangeley.
What is the hottest month in Rangeley?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F and lows of 53°F.
What is the coldest month in Rangeley?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°F and lows of 2°F.
What is the rainiest month in Rangeley?
July is the wettest month with about 4.4 in of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Rangeley?
The postal code of Rangeley is 04970.