Belfast, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
6,985
Population
205/sq mi density
$61,322
Median Income
$45,129 per capita
$307,700
Home Value
$400,601 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,322 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$307,700 home value, $986/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Belfast has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 71.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 38.4 sq mi (99.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4259°N, 69.0264°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Waldo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Knox County Regional (RKD) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very 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 | - | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.7 in |
Belfast has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.1").