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Belfast, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,985
Population
205/sq mi density
$61,322
Median Income
$45,129 per capita
$307,700
Home Value
$371,497 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
234 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
565 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,322 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$307,700 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Belfast experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 68.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.7 in |
Belfast has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.3").