Boothbay Harbor, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Lincoln County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
948
Population
1,115/sq mi density
$57,679
Median Income
$38,213 per capita
$339,300
Home Value
$529,623 Zillow
$677
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
47
Violent Crime/100K
617 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,679 median income, 1.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$339,300 home value, $677/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Boothbay Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 58 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8556°N, 69.6233°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Knox County Regional (RKD) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very 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 Moderate |
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 | - | 9 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in |
Boothbay Harbor has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.1").