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Sawtelle Falls

Maine

About

Sawtelle Falls is a waterfall in Penobscot County, Maine, sitting at about 604 feet. The nearest town is Patten, roughly 14 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station in Patten run to highs around 76°F and lows near 55°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Several other outings lie within a short drive. Owls Head Trail and Seboeis River Trail are both about 6.5 miles away, and Stair Falls Trail is about 8 miles off. Paddlers can head to the Seboeis River Paddling Trail, about 9 miles away.

Waterfall Facts

Elevation

604 ft

Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).

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Location

Sawtelle Falls

Maine

Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.

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 40–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Patten 2, ME weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan22° high3° low
  2. Feb25° high6° low
  3. Mar34° high16° low
  4. Apr48° high29° low
  5. May62° high40° low
  6. Jun72° high49° low
  7. Jul76° high55° low
  8. Aug75° high54° low
  9. Sep67° high45° low
  10. Oct53° high35° low
  11. Nov41° high25° low
  12. Dec29° high13° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Patten, Maine · 14 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Sawtelle Falls

Best months: May–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

    22° / 3°

  2. Feb

    25° / 6°

  3. Mar

    34° / 16°

  4. Apr

    48° / 29°

  5. May

    62° / 40°

  6. Jun

    72° / 49°

  7. Jul

    76° / 55°

  8. Aug

    75° / 54°

  9. Sep

    67° / 45°

  10. Oct

    53° / 35°

  11. Nov

    41° / 25°

  12. Dec

    29° / 13°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Patten 2, ME, 11.5 mi away at 820 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.