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Summer Solstice and Heat Outlook
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- Jun 21, 2026
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Summary
Summer officially kicked off with the solstice—longest day, latest sunset at 8:26 PM—and the sun will start setting earlier each day, though the change is subtle until August. Portland’s hottest summers have averaged over 70 degrees, with 2020’s record at 70.1°F. Maine’s all-time highs include 105°F in North Bridgton (1911), while Portland’s peak was 101°F in 1975. Looking ahead, the Climate Prediction Center forecasts above-average heat and average to slightly above-average rainfall for July through September. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/79121fcf6e3c68d5