Jordan Pond, ME
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Use Caution for hiking. High near 41°F. Rain forecast later today (75%). Light wind (17 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Paddling
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 41°F. Rain forecast later today (75%). Breezy winds (17 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (41°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 41°F. Rain forecast later today (75%). Breezy winds (17 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (41°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Jordan Pond
Jordan Pond is a Maine destination for a highly visited Acadia pond, loop trail, carriage-road, and paddling destination.
Make the Most of a Jordan Pond Day
Match the route, launch, trailhead, campground, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, water or snow conditions, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.
Weather Tips for Jordan Pond
- Check official park, land-manager, trailhead, road, fire, trail, and facility notices before leaving.
- Review lake or river wind, flow, water temperature, launch status, waves, and locally verified ice information before water plans.
- Expect mud season, black flies, thunderstorms, heavy rain, high wind, early snow, and rapid temperature changes where seasonally relevant.
- Carry water, layers, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Jordan Pond House
- Bubble Mountains
- Pemetic Mountain
- Eagle Lake
- Seal Harbor
- Park Loop Road
Plan Around the Conditions
Choose the safest version of a Jordan Pond day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, visibility, temperature, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.
7-Day Forecast for Jordan Pond
Jordan Pond Weather by Season
Winter
Winter at Jordan Pond brings cold, snow, ice, short daylight, and changing road or facility access. Storms and freeze-thaw cycles can leave roads, trails, parking areas, and exposed surfaces icy.
Spring
Spring at Jordan Pond is mud season, with lingering snow, black flies, runoff, and rapidly changing temperatures. Cold water, high flow, shoreline mud, and strong wind require conservative launch decisions.
Summer
Summer at Jordan Pond usually offers the broadest access, but thunderstorms, heat, insects, wildfire smoke, and sudden wind shifts still affect plans. Lake or river wind, cold water, and lightning can quickly make boating or paddling unsafe.
Fall
Fall at Jordan Pond brings cooler air, foliage crowds, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early freezes. Remote roads, seasonal services, and early mountain or North Woods snow can change quickly.
Key Climate Data Points
- Annual average temperature: about 43–48°F depending on latitude and immediate marine exposure using the nearest practical regional climate context.
- Annual snowfall: commonly 50–80 inches, with lower totals along some immediate shorelines and more inland or at elevation.
- Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
- Coolest months: January and February are typically coolest.
- Wettest season: late fall and early winter are often wettest, with substantial local and elevation variation.
- Driest season: midsummer is often driest, although thunderstorms remain possible.
- Best outdoor window: June through October for broad warm-season access.