Location & Surroundings
King Island is an islet in Maine, United States, at 37 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Brewer, 9 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 945 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Brewer Airport, 6 km away.
Overview
King Island is island in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America.
It is located in Penobscot County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Penobscot County
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 43' 2" N, 68° 43' 58" W
- Elevation 37 m (DEM: 35 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:59
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 27 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in King Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for King Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 14.2 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 466 W/m2.
Temperature
8.2 C
Wind
4.8 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 8.2 | 4.8 | 298 | 60 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.2 | 1.7 | 275 | 85 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.8 | 1.4 | 220 | 67 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.2 | 5.2 | 189 | 45 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 465.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.4 | 4.3 | 184 | 68 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 112.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.9 | 4.5 | 189 | 82 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.7 | 3.6 | 194 | 86 | 1,006.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 93 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 2.6 | 214 | 78 | 1,005.3 | 1.21 / 1.27 | 29 | 176.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.2 | 2.0 | 264 | 84 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 1.13 | 0 | 177.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.4 | 2.1 | 250 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 3.1 | 264 | 78 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 15.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 6.0 | 286 | 52 | 1,014.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 443.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 7.4 | 5.2 | 296 | 66 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 117.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in King Island?
Now 8.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 14.2 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 466 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in King Island today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 27m.
What is the local time in King Island?
Local time is 02:59. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is King Island?
King Island is a island.
What is the elevation of King Island?
Elevation about 37 m. DEM 35 m.
Where is King Island located?
It is at 44.71729, -68.73281 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is King Island in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry