Gray, Maine – Sunshine, comfortable temperatures and low humidity are settling in across Maine and New Hampshire after this week’s storms, setting the stage for an extended stretch of pleasant summer weather through the weekend before thunderstorms return early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, high pressure will dominate the region through Sunday, bringing fair weather and dry conditions. Thursday’s highs will range from 75 to 81 degrees under sunny skies, with cool overnight lows dropping into the mid-40s to lower 50s.
The comfortable pattern continues Friday with highs of 79 to 85 degrees and mostly sunny skies. Temperatures warm a bit more Saturday, reaching 80 to 86 degrees with continued sunshine and low humidity, making for ideal conditions for hiking, boating and other outdoor activities across Maine and New Hampshire.
By Sunday, skies will become partly cloudy while temperatures remain pleasant, with afternoon highs between 79 and 85 degrees. The dry weather is expected to continue through the end of the weekend.
The weather pattern begins to change Monday as daytime heating increases the chance for afternoon thunderstorms. Highs will remain in the 80 to 85 degree range, and while widespread severe weather is not anticipated at this time, any thunderstorm could produce lightning and brief heavy rain.
Residents should take advantage of the stretch of comfortable weather through the weekend while keeping an eye on forecast updates for Monday as the next opportunity for unsettled weather approaches.
Five-Day Forecast for Gray, Maine
- Thursday: High 75–81°, low 46–52°, sunny.
- Friday: High 79–85°, low 49–54°, mostly sunny.
- Saturday: High 80–86°, low 52–58°, mostly sunny.
- Sunday: High 79–85°, low 55–61°, partly cloudy.
- Monday: High 80–85°, low 57–62°, afternoon thunderstorms possible.
