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Retirement Living In Acadia's Quietside - Maine


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Area Description

Mount Desert Island is roughly circular with a fjord, Somes Sound, through its center that nearly cuts it in two. Acadia National Park covers just over half of MDI, about a third of the park is west of the Sound. Tremont and Southwest Harbor are the principal towns on the west side of MDI. First settled by fishermen, the towns retain their maritime heritage boasting healthy fishing fleets and myriad boat yards. Although less traveled than the east side, the Quietside of Acadia offers plenty of services for visitors and those who choose a quieter lifestyle.

Includes Cities/Towns: Bass Harbor, Bernard, Seal Cove, Southwest Harbor.

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    There is so much to see and do on Mount Desert Island year-round that it is hard to find the words for it all. You might visit the Quietside's Chamber of Commerce web-site for more info: www.acadiachamber.com, or go to the Acadia National Park website at: http://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm.

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Many activities are also available year round. From the Seal Cove Auto Museum to the lectures and concerts at the Claremont Hotel each summer, you can easily find something to satisfy your artistic nature.

Public transportation


During the summer, Island Explorer offers free shuttle service all over the island, as well as to the airport and Ellsworth on the mainland. The Bar Harbor-Hancock County airport is just a few miles from our Southwest MDI towns. There are several taxi companies that service the island as well. Rental cars are available at the airport.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Acadia's Quietside, Maine?

For those of you that retire in Acadia's Quietside, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 20's and highs in the low 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 10's. You may have some days below 0°. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume a few days of snow with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Acadia's Quietside such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Acadia's Quietside!

Summertime in Acadia's Quietside is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Acadia's Quietside, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  7 F°  18 F°  28 F°
 Feb  10 F°  21 F°  32 F°
 Mar  20 F°  30 F°  40 F°
 Apr  32 F°  42 F°  52 F°
 May  43 F°  54 F°  64 F°
 Jun  52 F°  63 F°  73 F°
 Jul  58 F°  68 F°  78 F°
 Aug  56 F°  67 F°  77 F°
 Sep  48 F°  58 F°  69 F°
 Oct  37 F°  47 F°  57 F°
 Nov  29 F°  37 F°  46 F°
 Dec  16 F°  25 F°  34 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  30  10
 Feb  0  27  7
 Mar  0  27  2
 Apr  0  15  0
 May  0  1  0
 Jun  0  0  0
 Jul  1  0  0
 Aug  1  0  0
 Sep  0  1  0
 Oct  0  9  0
 Nov  0  20  0
 Dec  0  29  3

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  4 "  10  15 %
 Feb  3 "  9  17 %
 Mar  4 "  10  22 %
 Apr  4 "  10  32 %
 May  4 "  12  41 %
 Jun  4 "  11  51 %
 Jul  3 "  9  57 %
 Aug  3 "  9  57 %
 Sep  4 "  9  51 %
 Oct  4 "  10  41 %
 Nov  5 "  12  32 %
 Dec  4 "  11  22 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  18 "  23  6
 Feb  17 "  23  5
 Mar  14 "  18  4
 Apr  3 "  3  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  2 "  2  1
 Dec  14 "  14  4


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