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47°23'N /
68°59'W / Altitude 663 ft
1 mi / 1.5 km SW of Apex Wx station in Fort Kent
1 mi / 1.5 km SW of Apex Wx station in Fort Kent
Near
Edmonston, New Brunswick, Canada
St. John River @ Dickey
Bridge, Allagash
Mt. Katahdin
US Route 1 @ Van Buren, ME
Approx. 32 mi / 51 km WSW of Fort Kent
Mt. Katahdin
US Route 1 @ Van Buren, ME
Approx.
32 mi / 51 km SE of Fort Kent, ME
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Pro 2 Personal Weather Station (rain gauge not heated in
winter).
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66°F
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90°F
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41°F
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28°F
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RCC ACIS
with Fort Kent weather records dating to 1893. Climate
normals and historical records are sourced via NOAA/ACIS
data feeds and are intended for informational purposes
only. Data can occasionally contain provisional values or
missing periods due to automated reporting delays.
☀️ Sun & Moon Information for Fort Kent, Maine 🌙
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The
Week Ahead for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley of
Maine
7-Day Outlook: Mon. Aug. 3 –
Sun. Aug. 9, 2026
Updated
August 3 at 8:40 AM EDT
Mon. Aug. 3 – Wed. Aug. 5
Surface low pressure near eastern Lake Ontario this morning will
track along the St. Lawrence River Valley to the Gaspé over the
course of the day into the evening hours pulling a trailing cold
front across the SJV. Rain is likely across the Saint John Valley
today into tonight with a 100% chance of precipitation. Despite
meager energy aloft, some isolated thunderstorms are also possible.
Based on current data, between 1/4 and 1/2-inch rainfall is possible
with locally higher amounts occurring with any heavy
downpours/thunderstorms. Today's high tops out in the low 70s for
most locations with southeast wind 5-15 mph with gusts 20-25 mph
possible.Tonight, a 90% chance of rain tapering to showers after midnight along with a chance of isolated thunder. Patchy fog may also develop tonight. Rainfall totals expected in the 1/2 to 3/4-inch range. Lows fall into the mid-to-upper 50s with with south wind in the evening 10-154 mph becoming west overnight 10-15 mph with gusts 20-25 mph possible.
Tuesday, morning showers with partly cloudy skies give way to mostly sunny conditions in Fort Kent and vicinity as surface high pressure over the Great Lakes builds into the region. Breezy west winds expected in the 10-15 mph range gusting 25-30 mph at times. Daytime highs reach the middle 70s with a 30% chance of showers, tapering off by afternoon. Tuesday night, breezy west winds in the evening subside into the 0-5 mph range overnight with mostly clear skies and lows in the upper 50s to near 60°F.
Wednesday, high pressure spreads from the Ohio Valley into the Northeast with mostly sunny skies and highs in the middle 80s. Southwest winds 5-10 mph expected. Wednesday night, high pressure continues to bring mostly clear skies with lows in the upper 50s to near 60°F. Southwest wind 0-7 mph expected across the region.
Thu. Aug. 6 – Sun. Aug. 9
High pressure moves east Thursday with mostly sunny skies remaining
over Fort Kent and vicinity. Highs in the mid-80s with light
southwest winds 0-7 mph expected. Thursday night, another cold front
approaches from the west bringing partly cloudy skies overnight.
Temperatures fall into the lower 60s with a 20% chance of showers
after midnight. Southwest winds 0-7 mph expected. The cold front approaches and moves across the Valley Friday and
slowly moves into the Maritimes heading into the weekend. Partly
sunny skies over the Valley Friday with a 50% chance of showers and
scattered afternoon thunderstorms across the SJV. Highs top out in
the mid-80s with with southwest winds 0-7 mph. Friday night, some
showers and evening thunderstorms are possible with scattered
showers lingering overnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Lows in
the lower 60s with light west wind 0-7 mph.
For Saturday, mostly sunny skies develop as the surface front
lingers to the east. A slight chance of showers is expected with
daytime temperatures in the mid-80s. West winds 0-7 mph across the
region. Saturday night, mostly clear skies overspread the Saint John
Valley with temperatures falling into the lower 60s. Light west
winds are expected.
Sunday, high pressure maintains mostly sunny skies with a cold
front approaching across Quebec, which brings a 30% chance of
scattered afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms to Fort Kent
and vicinity. High in the mid-80s with west winds 0-7 mph. Sunday
night, partly cloudy skies expected as the front approaches with a
slight chance of showers and evening thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 60s with southwest winds 0-7 mph.
Extended Outlook Mon. Aug. 10 - Sun.
Aug. 16
The cold front affects the region with some scattered
thunderstorms Monday afternoon and showers/thunderstorms overnight
into Tuesday. Morning showers Tuesday give way to partly
cloudy/mostly sunny skies as high pressure builds across the area
into Wednesday. Highs in the upper 70s Monday, the mid-70s Tuesday,
and low 70s Wednesday with overnight lows in the middle 50s. Current
climate trends indicate near normal temperatures and rainfall for
the Saint John Valley Aug. 10 – Aug. 16.
Outlooks are typically updated form
7-9 AM weekdays and 8-10 AM weekends and holidays.
🌤️ 7-Day
Weather Summary for Fort Kent & the Saint John Valley🌤️
Updated
every 3-6 hours from NWS Caribou
Maine / New Brunswick Regional Satellite
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🇺🇸 US National Weather Outlook 🇺🇸
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Heavy
Rain, Flash Flooding, and Severe
Thunderstorms Threaten the East, Plains,
Great Lakes, and Southwest Through
Wednesday
A slow-moving weather pattern will bring showers and thunderstorms to much of the eastern and central United States through Wednesday. On Monday, the greatest flash flood risk is across northern New England, the northern Mid-Atlantic, the Carolina coast, Florida's Gulf Coast, and parts of the Southwest. Urban areas, roads, small streams, and low-lying locations are most vulnerable. By Tuesday and Wednesday, the eastern flood threat decreases but continues across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Appalachians. Another storm system will produce severe thunderstorms from the Northern Plains to the Upper Mississippi Valley, with damaging winds, large hail, frequent lightning, and a few tornadoes. On Wednesday, heavy rain may also cause localized flooding from southwestern Lake Michigan into the Central Plains.
A slow-moving weather pattern will bring showers and thunderstorms to much of the eastern and central United States through Wednesday. On Monday, the greatest flash flood risk is across northern New England, the northern Mid-Atlantic, the Carolina coast, Florida's Gulf Coast, and parts of the Southwest. Urban areas, roads, small streams, and low-lying locations are most vulnerable. By Tuesday and Wednesday, the eastern flood threat decreases but continues across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Appalachians. Another storm system will produce severe thunderstorms from the Northern Plains to the Upper Mississippi Valley, with damaging winds, large hail, frequent lightning, and a few tornadoes. On Wednesday, heavy rain may also cause localized flooding from southwestern Lake Michigan into the Central Plains.
Severe
Thunderstorms May Bring Damaging
Winds, Hail, and Isolated
Tornadoes from the Upper Midwest
to Arizona Today
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today across northern Minnesota, eastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, southeastern Arizona, and nearby New Mexico. Additional strong storms may develop from the northern Mid-Atlantic into western New England. In the Upper Midwest, afternoon heating is expected to fuel storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a possible tornado. Farther south into the central High Plains, isolated storms may generate severe wind gusts before weakening during the evening. In southeastern Arizona and adjacent New Mexico, thunderstorms could produce wind gusts of 60 to 75 miles per hour, especially as storms move into lower desert areas. Across the northern Mid-Atlantic and western New England, isolated damaging winds and a brief tornado are possible if storms strengthen.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today across northern Minnesota, eastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, southeastern Arizona, and nearby New Mexico. Additional strong storms may develop from the northern Mid-Atlantic into western New England. In the Upper Midwest, afternoon heating is expected to fuel storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a possible tornado. Farther south into the central High Plains, isolated storms may generate severe wind gusts before weakening during the evening. In southeastern Arizona and adjacent New Mexico, thunderstorms could produce wind gusts of 60 to 75 miles per hour, especially as storms move into lower desert areas. Across the northern Mid-Atlantic and western New England, isolated damaging winds and a brief tornado are possible if storms strengthen.
🌧️Excessive
Rainfall Outlook 🌧️
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Learn more about Excessive Rainfall Risk
Heavy
Rain and Flash Flood Risk
Targets the Northeast,
Carolinas, Florida Big Bend,
Southern Arizona, and Northern
Plains
Heavy rain and
scattered thunderstorms may
cause localized flash flooding
today across parts of the East,
Southwest, and Northern Plains.
The greatest flood risk is from
southern New Jersey through
central Massachusetts, along the
coastal Carolinas, the Florida
Big Bend, and far southern
Arizona, where repeated
thunderstorms could produce 3 to
5 inches of rain in some
locations. Urban areas, roads,
small streams, and low-lying
areas are most vulnerable to
flooding. Across southern
Arizona, monsoonal moisture will
support slow-moving storms
capable of producing more than
1.5 inches of rain per hour. In
the eastern Dakotas and northern
Minnesota, thunderstorms may
produce 3 to 4 inches of rain,
creating a localized risk of
flash flooding, especially where
storms repeatedly track over the
same areas.
🔥Fire Weather Outlook🔥
Learn more about Fire Weather Outlooks
Elevated
Wildfire Risk Expected Across
the High Plains, Rockies, and
Great Basin Today
Dry, windy, and hot weather will create an elevated wildfire risk today across parts of the northern and central High Plains, the Rockies, and the Great Basin. In the northern High Plains, a cold front will bring sustained northerly winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour over dry vegetation, increasing the potential for rapid fire spread despite slightly higher humidity arriving behind the front. Across the central and southern High Plains, afternoon temperatures of 100 to 105 degrees, combined with dry fuels and breezy southerly winds, will heighten fire danger. In the Rockies and Great Basin, very low humidity of 5 to 15 percent and locally stronger winds, especially in mountainous terrain, will support conditions favorable for wildfire growth and rapid spread.
Dry, windy, and hot weather will create an elevated wildfire risk today across parts of the northern and central High Plains, the Rockies, and the Great Basin. In the northern High Plains, a cold front will bring sustained northerly winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour over dry vegetation, increasing the potential for rapid fire spread despite slightly higher humidity arriving behind the front. Across the central and southern High Plains, afternoon temperatures of 100 to 105 degrees, combined with dry fuels and breezy southerly winds, will heighten fire danger. In the Rockies and Great Basin, very low humidity of 5 to 15 percent and locally stronger winds, especially in mountainous terrain, will support conditions favorable for wildfire growth and rapid spread.
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Saint
John River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Fish
River at Fort Kent
Ice in winter may affect gauge
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Allagash
River above Allagash
Ice in winter may affect gauge
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