Popham Beach State Park, ME

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Popham Beach State Park, Phippsburg, Maine
Popham Beach State Park, Phippsburg, Maine. Image by Dirk Ingo Franke via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.

Today’s Forecast:

☁
°F
High: 44° | Low: 36°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KBXM
Observed at: 5:15 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
Tonight:A chance of rain after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday:A chance of rain before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 10 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Good
  75 /100

Good for hiking. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (29%). Light wind (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 77/100
Good for hiking. High near 44°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (10 mph).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  11 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 43°F. Risk of rain later today (29%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 22/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 44°F. Low rain risk (8%). Breezy winds (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (44°F).

⛺ Camping

Good
  75 /100

Good for camping. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (29%). Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 80/100
Good for camping. High near 44°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (10 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 43°F. Risk of rain later today (29%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 44°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (44°F).

About Popham Beach State Park

Popham Beach State Park is a Maine destination for a tide-sensitive beach, river-mouth, and campground destination.

Make the Most of a Popham Beach State Park Day

Match the route, launch, ferry, 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 Popham Beach State Park

  • Check official park, land-manager, ferry, road, fire, trail, and facility notices before leaving.
  • Review tides, marine wind, fog, surf or current, cold-water exposure, ferry or launch status, and small-craft conditions before shoreline or island plans.
  • Expect mud season, black flies, thunderstorms, nor’easters, coastal fog, 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:

  • Phippsburg
  • Fort Popham
  • Morse River
  • Fox Island
  • Seguin Island
  • Kennebec River mouth

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Popham Beach State Park day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, visibility, temperature, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Popham Beach State Park

☁
°F
High: 44° | Low: 36°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KBXM
Observed at: 5:15 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
Fri 🌧
43° 35°
40%
Sat ☁
45° 36°
8%
Sun ⛅
47° 37°
6%
Mon ☀
48° 36°
0%
Tue ☀
50° 40°
0%
Wed ☀
53° 41°
0%
Thu ☀
54° --°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

43° Fri 45° Sat 47° Sun 48° Mon 50° Tue 53° Wed 54° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

35° Fri 36° Sat 37° Sun 36° Mon 40° Tue 41° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 19 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 70 Tue 85 Wed 90 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:36 pm CST

Popham Beach State Park Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Popham Beach State Park 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 Popham Beach State Park 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 Popham Beach State Park usually offers the broadest access, but thunderstorms, heat, insects, wildfire smoke, and sudden wind shifts still affect plans. Use a marine forecast and tide table, and account for fog, cold ocean water, surf, and small-craft conditions.

Fall

Fall at Popham Beach State Park brings cooler air, foliage crowds, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early freezes. Coastal storms, fog, ferry changes, and strong onshore wind become increasingly important.

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.