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Saco Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Wednesday at 60° · coldest night Tuesday at 25°

The short of it: Saco weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 7 °C (45 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 4 °C (39 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (45 °F), low 4 °C (39 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 2.5 mm (0.10 in). Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 12:30 local time.

SACO, Thursday. — Folk about town may expect light rain today, the mercury reaching near 45° and falling to 39° after dark. That is 3° colder than Saco usually sees in November, when highs average 48°. Winds are light from the NE, gusting to 10 mph, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 60°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 25°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.1 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Saco brings highs near 48°, lows of 30° and about 4.3 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 80°, January the coldest at 14°, and October the wettest with 5.0 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are June and September.

The sun is up 9 h 48 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 161 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowOvercast45°39°4 mph–
1 PMOvercast45°39°4 mph–
2 PMLight rain44°39°4 mph0.01 in.
3 PMLight rain43°38°4 mph0.02 in.
4 PMLight rain43°37°4 mph0.01 in.
5 PMLight rain42°37°4 mph0.01 in.
6 PMLight rain42°36°4 mph0.01 in.
7 PMLight rain41°35°4 mph0.01 in.
8 PMLight rain41°34°5 mph0.01 in.
9 PMOvercast41°35°4 mph–
10 PMOvercast40°34°4 mph–
11 PMOvercast40°33°5 mph–
12 AMLight rain39°32°5 mph0.00 in.
1 AMLight rain39°32°5 mph0.01 in.
2 AMLight rain39°31°5 mph0.00 in.
3 AMLight rain38°30°6 mph0.00 in.
4 AMLight rain38°29°6 mph0.00 in.
5 AMLight rain37°29°6 mph0.00 in.
6 AMOvercast37°29°5 mph–
7 AMOvercast37°29°5 mph–
8 AMOvercast37°29°5 mph–
9 AMOvercast38°30°5 mph–
10 AMOvercast39°31°6 mph–
11 AMOvercast41°33°6 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): light rain, high 45°, low 39°, 0.09 in. of rain, gusts to 12 mph. Sun up 6:31 AM, down 4:19 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today39°45°0.09 in.12 mph9 h 48 min
Friday35°43°0.03 in.14 mph9 h 45 min
Saturday32°45°dry11 mph9 h 43 min
Sunday33°48°dry15 mph9 h 41 min
Monday33°47°dry10 mph9 h 39 min
Tuesday25°51°dry8 mph9 h 37 min
Wednesday30°60°dry6 mph9 h 35 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 60°. Wettest: today, 0.09 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 15 mph.

The Almanac · Saco Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Saco, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
12° colder, 0.7 in. less rain
Versus December
10° warmer
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 36 min
Average wind
10 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 12° from October to about 48°, with nights near 30°. Wet spells are common — about 4.3 in., the 4th wettest month.

Saco in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Saco by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°14°3.4 in.10 mph9 h 17 min✦
February36°15°3.4 in.11 mph10 h 26 min✦
March43°24°4.2 in.11 mph11 h 48 min✦
April55°34°4.6 in.10 mph13 h 22 min✦✦
May66°44°3.5 in.9 mph14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June74°53°3.6 in.8 mph15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July80°59°3.1 in.8 mph15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August79°58°3.1 in.7 mph13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September72°50°3.4 in.8 mph12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October60°39°5.0 in.9 mph10 h 56 min✦✦
November48°30°4.3 in.10 mph9 h 36 min✦
December38°21°4.6 in.10 mph8 h 58 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Saco

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Saco today?

Right now it is 7 °C (45 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 4 °C (39 °F). Today’s high is 7 °C (45 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (39 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 2.5 mm (0.10 in) expected.

Will it rain in Saco this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 2.9 mm (0.11 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Saco?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Saco?

July, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -10 °C (14 °F). The wettest month is October, with 126 mm (5.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Saco?

June and September. June brings highs near 24 °C (74 °F) and about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain; September highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and 86 mm (3.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Saco?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BiddefordMaine1 mi SW48°31°4.3 in.
Old Orchard BeachMaine3 mi ENE48°31°4.3 in.
West ScarboroughMaine6 mi NNE48°30°4.2 in.
KennebunkMaine10 mi SSW49°30°4.3 in.
BuxtonMaine10 mi NNW48°29°4.3 in.
South Portland GardensMaine11 mi NNE48°31°4.2 in.
GorhamMaine12 mi N48°29°4.3 in.
WestbrookMaine13 mi NNE48°30°4.2 in.

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