Machias, ME Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Machias, a community in Washington County, Maine.
This Afternoon
58°F
Chance Light Rain
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Machias
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 58°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph E | 50% |
| Tonight | 46°F | Light Rain Likely | 1 to 5 mph SE | 57% |
| Wednesday | 62°F | Light Rain Likely then Partly Sunny | 2 to 7 mph S | 64% |
| Wednesday Night | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday | 64°F | Partly Sunny | 2 to 10 mph S | 4% |
| Thursday Night | 52°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 6 mph SW | 22% |
| Friday | 64°F | Light Rain Likely | 1 to 5 mph SW | 55% |
| Friday Night | 46°F | Light Rain | 0 to 6 mph SE | 84% |
| Saturday | 57°F | Light Rain | 6 to 9 mph NE | 87% |
| Saturday Night | 42°F | Light Rain | 6 mph NE | 78% |
| Sunday | 53°F | Light Rain Likely | 3 to 7 mph N | 64% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 mph NW | 36% |
| Monday | 54°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 to 6 mph NW | 27% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 to 6 mph NW | 41% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Machias (44.701, -67.479). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Machias
Last spring frost
May 3
First fall frost
Oct 9
Growing season
158 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Machias: nearby ZIP 04654 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Maine frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Jonesboro, Me (8 mi from Machias). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.