Travel & Weather

GETTING HERE AND STAYING COMFORTABLE

Transportation Hub

The Bangor Region is in the center of a powerful triangle of markets in New York, Montreal and Halifax. Our transportation network includes an international airport complex that is open 24/7, Interstate 95 and other major routes that provide overnight ground transportation to major U.S. and Canadian markets, modern rail and intermodal connections, and three ocean ports within easy reach.

The Community Connector Bus Service

The Community Connector is a fixed route public transit system operated by the City of Bangor for the communities of the Greater Bangor Urbanized Area. These include Bangor, Brewer, Veazie, Orono, Old Town, and Hampden. The bus also provides service to Husson University, NESCom (New England School of Communications), Eastern Maine Community College and the University of Maine. The City of Bangor has operated public transport since Dec. 1972 and supplies service to these communities on a contractual basis. Its base of operation is 481 Maine Ave., Bangor.

Courtesy of www.bangormaine.gov

The Bangor International Airport

Bangor International Airport has emerged as Maine’s friendly, hassle-free airport, and the best choice for getting to and from the Bangor region. With competitive airfares, and the lowest fees for services such as parking, Bangor ensures the smartest travel choice. Passengers notice the difference at one of the fastest growing regional airports in the United States. The airport offers a broad range of convenient and affordable jet service to major destinations. Our terminals are easy to get to and easy to get through. We have all the services and amenities you need to start your trip without the usual airport stress. We save you time, money and a lot of aggravation.

Courtesy of www.flybangor.com Regional bus service

The Bangor region is a hub for many commercial bus lines including Concord Trailways and Greyhound. In addition, the region is served by Cyr Bus Line which provides services for schools as well as coach bus excursions.

THE BANGOR REGION’S CLIMATE

Summer temperatures are generally quite comfortable, with afternoon temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. Summer evenings are generally cool, with many readings in the low 60s. Early and late average summertime highs are in the mid 70s. In mid-summer, highs hover around the 80 degree mark.

The fall foliage season brings a lot of leaf-peepers to Maine. The peak season falls between the end of September and midOctober.

Typical winter weather is cold across the Bangor region with average high temps in the mid to upper 20s during January, but climbing to the low to mid 30s by late February. Winter temperatures frequently drop into the single digits with some nighttime lows dropping below zero most years. By April, temperatures reach into the mid 50s and inch up toward 70 in May.

Seasonal snowfall is subject to wide variations from average, from only 32.5 inches in 1952-1953 to 181.9 inches in 1962-1963. The number of snowfalls of one-inch or more in a day, average 23 per season. The average seasonal maximum snow depth is 25 inches, occurring in the second week of February, on average.

Precipitation is relatively abundant and dependable. There are no “rainy” or “dry” seasons, though summer totals are usually less than in the winter. It generally doesn’t get muggy in Maine.

In summary, the Bangor region is nearly free of extreme or very uncomfortable summer heat, and nights are generally comfortably cool, even on the hottest days. With clear skies, the night to day range in temperature is frequently more than 30 degrees, especially in spring and early summer. This fluctuation allows for comfortable days and cozy nights.