Mechanic Falls, ME Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Mechanic Falls, a community in Androscoggin County, Maine.
This Afternoon
73°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Mechanic Falls
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 73°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph SW | 2% |
| Tonight | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 1% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 15 mph S | 50% |
| Thursday Night | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph SW | 11% |
| Friday | 68°F | Chance Light Rain | 0 mph | 37% |
| Friday Night | 50°F | Light Rain Likely | 0 to 5 mph NE | 66% |
| Saturday | 60°F | Light Rain Likely | 5 mph NE | 58% |
| Saturday Night | 41°F | Light Rain Likely | 5 mph N | 55% |
| Sunday | 54°F | Chance Light Rain | 10 mph NW | 48% |
| Sunday Night | 33°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 11% |
| Monday | 51°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph W | 15% |
| Monday Night | 30°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph W | 7% |
| Tuesday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 4% |
| Tuesday Night | 30°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Mechanic Falls (44.112, -70.394). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Mechanic Falls
Last spring frost
May 3
First fall frost
Oct 7
Growing season
157 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Mechanic Falls: nearby ZIP 04256 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Maine frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Poland, Me (7.1 mi from Mechanic Falls). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.