Blue Hill, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,066
Population
226/sq mi density
$343,000
Home Value
$498,864 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Blue Hill has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 71.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 149 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3987°N, 68.5810°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 91.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.06 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.5 / 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in |
Blue Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (3.1").