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Retirement Living In Madawaska - Maine


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Area Description

Madawaska, Maine is located half a mile from the city of Edmundston Canada . Madawaska is also the home for the Acadian Festival each year. It also has the only park in the world dedicated to long distance motorcycle riders, a fantastic tourist attraction. The Park also has a Tour called the "Maine Four Corners EXPERIENCE Tour, which takes you to the four corners of the, great State of Maine. After registering and completing the tour, you get a CERTIFICATE signed by the Governor of the State of Maine, you also get a free tee shirt acknowledging that you accomplished this challenge, you also become an elite individual on our website as a finisher of the tour. The tour can be accomplished by any registered motor vehicle, with no time limit for finishing the Tour. Madawaska has a low crime rate, and is the perfect place to raise children. The schools are staffed by more then adequate professional school teachers. You will be able to enjoy the four seasons , plus we do have a Four Seasons Club with a beautiful lodge and fantastic trails to ski and snowshoe in. Sometimes called the little Mayberry of the north. More information can be had at www.madawaskafourcorners.org RIDE SAFE

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   You could spend a complete day just reading the granite engravings on the Madawaska Four Corners Park pathway. Also while at the park check out the Acadian Walkway on the right side of the park. You will be amused with the front end of a motorcycle which visitors put their face into a photo , it makes it appear, they are riding a chopper.

Cultural Activities
We are the home for the Madawaska Four Corners Park, the only park in the world dedicated to long distance motorcycle riders, a tourist attraction. We also have Music in the park, once a week during the summer months. And activities at the Four Seasons Lodge in the winter.

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20 miles from major hospital


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Madawaska, Maine?

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

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 10's and highs in the low 20's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 0's. Expect a lot of days below 0°. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Madawaska! Assume some snowy days in the Winter 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 Madawaska such as dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 30's and highs in the upper 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Madawaska! Assume a few days of snow with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground, perfect for some spring skiing!

Summertime in Madawaska 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 cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in Madawaska, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall 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 Fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  -4 F°  7 F°  18 F°
 Feb  -1 F°  11 F°  23 F°
 Mar  11 F°  22 F°  33 F°
 Apr  27 F°  37 F°  46 F°
 May  39 F°  50 F°  61 F°
 Jun  48 F°  59 F°  70 F°
 Jul  54 F°  65 F°  75 F°
 Aug  52 F°  63 F°  73 F°
 Sep  43 F°  54 F°  64 F°
 Oct  32 F°  42 F°  51 F°
 Nov  23 F°  30 F°  37 F°
 Dec  7 F°  16 F°  25 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  31  19
 Feb  0  28  15
 Mar  0  30  7
 Apr  0  22  0
 May  0  6  0
 Jun  0  0  0
 Jul  0  0  0
 Aug  0  0  0
 Sep  0  3  0
 Oct  0  16  0
 Nov  0  25  0
 Dec  0  31  9

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  13  3 %
 Feb  2 "  10  6 %
 Mar  2 "  11  14 %
 Apr  3 "  12  25 %
 May  3 "  14  37 %
 Jun  4 "  13  48 %
 Jul  5 "  15  55 %
 Aug  4 "  13  53 %
 Sep  4 "  13  46 %
 Oct  3 "  14  35 %
 Nov  3 "  13  24 %
 Dec  3 "  13  12 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  23 "  30  10
 Feb  20 "  28  8
 Mar  17 "  30  7
 Apr  6 "  13  3
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  1 "  1  1
 Nov  9 "  10  5
 Dec  21 "  26  9


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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Madawaska Offer For Retirees?

the Four Corners Park needs volunteers to plant flowers, cut the grass upkeep the park

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