Boat launchpaddling

U.S. Coast Guard

Maine

About

The U.S. Coast Guard boat launch in Maine sits about 1.3 miles from Boothbay Harbor. It is a simple put-in for getting a boat onto the water close to town. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Westport Island weather station show July and August highs around 76°F with lows near 59°F, while winter highs stay in the 30s. Several short trails lie within a couple of miles, including Story Trail at 0.9 miles, Blue Trail at 1.2 miles and White Trail at 1.4 miles. Tracy Shore Boulder, a climbing area, is about 4.4 miles away.

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Location

West Boothbay Harbor

Maine

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–76°F and lows of 44–59°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Westport Island, ME weather station, 4.5 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan31° high14° low
  2. Feb33° high16° low
  3. Mar41° high24° low
  4. Apr51° high34° low
  5. May62° high44° low
  6. Jun70° high53° low
  7. Jul76° high59° low
  8. Aug76° high59° low
  9. Sep69° high51° low
  10. Oct58° high42° low
  11. Nov47° high32° low
  12. Dec37° high22° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Boothbay Harbor, Maine · 1.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Best time to visit U.S. Coast Guard

Best months: August–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    31° / 14°

    12 wet

  2. Feb

    33° / 16°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    41° / 24°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    51° / 34°

    12 wet

  5. May

    62° / 44°

    15 wet

  6. Jun

    70° / 53°

    15 wet

  7. Jul

    76° / 59°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    76° / 59°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    69° / 51°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    58° / 42°

    13 wet

  11. Nov

    47° / 32°

    13 wet

  12. Dec

    37° / 22°

    13 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Westport Island, ME, 4.5 mi away at 90 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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