Bar Harbor weather in March
In March, Bar Harbor sees average daytime highs of 38°F and overnight lows near 25°F, with 3.9 in of precipitation across 10.6 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 34°F in the first days to 41°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Bar Harbor's 9th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bar Harbor's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 38°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 3.9 in
- 10.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 5:54 AM – 5:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 10 mph
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.96 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Bar Harbor is town in Hancock County, Maine, United States.
- Air quality
- Excellent
- PM10 5.1 µg/m³ · 2019
- Founded
- 1763
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 34°F in the first days to 41°F by the end.
A typical March day in Bar Harbor reaches about 38°F in the afternoon and slips back to 25°F overnight — a 12°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°F and 46°F. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 6°F warmer than February and about 10°F cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 |
| Avg low (°F) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 21 |
| 2 | 34 | 21 |
| 3 | 34 | 21 |
| 4 | 35 | 22 |
| 5 | 35 | 22 |
| 6 | 35 | 22 |
| 7 | 35 | 22 |
| 8 | 35 | 23 |
| 9 | 36 | 23 |
| 10 | 36 | 23 |
| 11 | 36 | 24 |
| 12 | 37 | 24 |
| 13 | 37 | 24 |
| 14 | 37 | 24 |
| 15 | 37 | 25 |
| 16 | 37 | 25 |
| 17 | 38 | 25 |
| 18 | 38 | 26 |
| 19 | 38 | 26 |
| 20 | 38 | 26 |
| 21 | 39 | 27 |
| 22 | 39 | 27 |
| 23 | 39 | 28 |
| 24 | 40 | 28 |
| 25 | 40 | 28 |
| 26 | 40 | 29 |
| 27 | 41 | 29 |
| 28 | 41 | 30 |
| 29 | 41 | 30 |
| 30 | 42 | 31 |
| 31 | 42 | 31 |
How March really feels in Bar Harbor
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 31 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Bar Harbor weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 9th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 16° | 3.9 | 10.2 | 7.7 | 9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 31° / 17° | 3.3 | 9.3 | 7 | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 38° / 25° | 3.9 | 10.6 | 6 | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 48° / 37° | 3.8 | 11.4 | 2.4 | 13.2 | 1.6 |
| May | 57° / 46° | 3.3 | 11 | 0 | 14.6 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 66° / 54° | 3.6 | 10.1 | 0 | 15.3 | 5.9 |
| Jul | 72° / 60° | 2.8 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 72° / 60° | 2.8 | 8.3 | 0 | 13.8 | 7.0 |
| Sep | 66° / 54° | 3.7 | 7.9 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 56° / 45° | 4.7 | 9.9 | 0.2 | 10.8 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 45° / 35° | 4.3 | 10 | 1.5 | 9.4 | 1.1 |
| Dec | 35° / 24° | 4.8 | 11.6 | 6.2 | 8.7 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 40 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 39 | 61 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 40 | 60 |
| 10 | 40 | 60 |
| 11 | 40 | 60 |
| 12 | 41 | 59 |
| 13 | 41 | 59 |
| 14 | 42 | 58 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 44 | 56 |
| 20 | 44 | 56 |
| 21 | 44 | 56 |
| 22 | 44 | 56 |
| 23 | 44 | 56 |
| 24 | 44 | 56 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 39 | 61 |
| 30 | 38 | 62 |
| 31 | 38 | 62 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Bar Harbor gets around 3.9 in of rain and snow over 10.6 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 34% and peaks near 36% on the wettest days, and about 6 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| Snow chance (%) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 23 |
| 2 | 36 | 23 |
| 3 | 36 | 22 |
| 4 | 36 | 22 |
| 5 | 36 | 22 |
| 6 | 36 | 22 |
| 7 | 36 | 22 |
| 8 | 36 | 22 |
| 9 | 36 | 22 |
| 10 | 35 | 22 |
| 11 | 35 | 21 |
| 12 | 35 | 21 |
| 13 | 35 | 21 |
| 14 | 34 | 21 |
| 15 | 34 | 21 |
| 16 | 34 | 20 |
| 17 | 33 | 20 |
| 18 | 33 | 19 |
| 19 | 32 | 19 |
| 20 | 32 | 18 |
| 21 | 32 | 18 |
| 22 | 32 | 17 |
| 23 | 32 | 17 |
| 24 | 32 | 16 |
| 25 | 33 | 16 |
| 26 | 33 | 16 |
| 27 | 34 | 16 |
| 28 | 34 | 15 |
| 29 | 34 | 15 |
| 30 | 35 | 15 |
| 31 | 35 | 15 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in March
Winds average 10 mph in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 10 mph on the calmest days to 11 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | light breeze |
| 2 | 11 | light breeze |
| 3 | 11 | light breeze |
| 4 | 11 | light breeze |
| 5 | 11 | light breeze |
| 6 | 11 | light breeze |
| 7 | 11 | light breeze |
| 8 | 11 | light breeze |
| 9 | 11 | light breeze |
| 10 | 11 | light breeze |
| 11 | 11 | light breeze |
| 12 | 10 | light breeze |
| 13 | 10 | light breeze |
| 14 | 10 | light breeze |
| 15 | 10 | light breeze |
| 16 | 10 | light breeze |
| 17 | 10 | light breeze |
| 18 | 10 | light breeze |
| 19 | 10 | light breeze |
| 20 | 10 | light breeze |
| 21 | 10 | light breeze |
| 22 | 10 | light breeze |
| 23 | 10 | light breeze |
| 24 | 10 | light breeze |
| 25 | 10 | light breeze |
| 26 | 10 | light breeze |
| 27 | 10 | light breeze |
| 28 | 10 | light breeze |
| 29 | 10 | light breeze |
| 30 | 10 | light breeze |
| 31 | 10 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 10 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 96 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:21 AM to 5:26 AM, and sunset from 5:11 PM to 5:50 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.8 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:21 | 6:19 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:14 | 6:12 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:07 | 6:05 | 6:03 | 6:01 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:56 | 5:54 | 5:52 | 5:50 | 5:48 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:43 | 5:41 | 5:39 | 5:37 | 5:35 | 5:33 | 5:31 | 5:29 | 5:27 | 5:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:11 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.8 | 6:21 | 5:11 |
| 2 | 10.9 | 6:19 | 5:13 |
| 3 | 10.9 | 6:17 | 5:14 |
| 4 | 11.0 | 6:16 | 5:15 |
| 5 | 11.0 | 6:14 | 5:17 |
| 6 | 11.1 | 6:12 | 5:18 |
| 7 | 11.1 | 6:10 | 5:19 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 6:09 | 5:21 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 6:07 | 5:22 |
| 10 | 11.3 | 6:05 | 5:23 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:03 | 5:25 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 6:01 | 5:26 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 5:59 | 5:27 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 5:58 | 5:28 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 5:56 | 5:30 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 5:54 | 5:31 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:32 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 5:50 | 5:34 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 5:48 | 5:35 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 5:46 | 5:36 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 5:45 | 5:37 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 5:43 | 5:39 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:41 | 5:40 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:39 | 5:41 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 5:37 | 5:42 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 5:35 | 5:44 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 5:33 | 5:45 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 5:31 | 5:46 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 5:29 | 5:48 |
| 30 | 12.4 | 5:27 | 5:49 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 5:26 | 5:50 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 3.96 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.41 kWh/m² to a high of 5.84 kWh/m² in July across the year — March's 3.96 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 15 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 16 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Bar Harbor
None of Bar Harbor's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Bar Harbor sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is March a good time to visit Bar Harbor?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Bar Harbor.
What to pack for Bar Harbor in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Bar Harbor sees daytime highs around 38°F and nights near 25°F. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bar Harbor in March
The nearest coast averages about 38°F in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 55°F and coldest in March near 38°F.
The water stays below 68°F all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 42 | 39 | 38 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 53 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 49 | 46 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | Bracing |
| Feb | 39 | Bracing |
| Mar | 38 | Bracing |
| Apr | 40 | Bracing |
| May | 44 | Bracing |
| Jun | 48 | Bracing |
| Jul | 53 | Bracing |
| Aug | 55 | Bracing |
| Sep | 54 | Bracing |
| Oct | 52 | Bracing |
| Nov | 49 | Bracing |
| Dec | 46 | Bracing |
UV index in Bar Harbor in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bar Harbor peaks around July 13 at about 7 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 4 | Moderate |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Bar Harbor?
Bar Harbor sits at 44.4°N, 68.2°W, 0 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Bangor, 40 mi away.
Topography around Bar Harbor
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Bar Harbor.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Bar Harbor has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 938 ft around an average of 105 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,526 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,516 ft.
The land around Bar Harbor is covered by water (52%) and trees (41%) within 2 miles, water (48%) and trees (47%) within 10 miles, and water (49%) and trees (47%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bar Harbor (44.3876°, -68.2039°, elevation 0 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).