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Blaine, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
225 Population 82/sq mi density
$86,600 Home Value $170,263 Zillow
$673 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
182 Violent Crime/100K 2,238 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Blaine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 94.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates46.4990°N, 67.8688°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAroostook County County
Nearest AirportPresque Isle International (PQI)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 94.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0325 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.0 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.05 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.19 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.6 / 100
Community Resilience51.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 17, 2025.

Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 112 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 112 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 75 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 112 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 114 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 136 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 136 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 33 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 120 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 103 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 71 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 91 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 112 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 114 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 112 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 107 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 136 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 136 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 124 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

32 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 30, 1971 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 15, 1958 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 16, 1957 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 11, 1954 EF2 59 km 1
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 76 km 0
May 31, 2009 EF1 12 km 0
May 31, 2009 EF1 12 km 0
May 24, 2009 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 4, 2002 EF1 32 km 0
Jul 24, 2001 EF1 73 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF1 43 km 0
Jul 1, 1971 EF1 47 km 0
Sep 21, 1965 EF1 47 km 0
May 19, 1963 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 18, 1961 EF1 30 km 0
Jun 29, 1961 EF1 82 km 0
Aug 29, 1960 EF1 43 km 0
Aug 15, 1959 EF1 13 km 0
Jul 18, 2016 EF0 54 km 0
May 26, 2014 EF0 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.2 in

Blaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").

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