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Augusta, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
18,999
Population
345/sq mi density
$48,756
Median Income
$34,778 per capita
$188,900
Home Value
$267,101 Zillow
$887
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
263
Violent Crime/100K
3,151 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,756 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$188,900 home value, $887/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Augusta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 55.1 sq mi (142.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3349°N, 69.7342°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kennebec County County |
| Nearest Airport | Knox County Regional (RKD) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0368 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | MAINE | Avalanche | 3.6 m | — | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in |
Augusta has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.7").