Brewer, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
9,654
Population
633/sq mi density
$51,490
Median Income
$36,715 per capita
$218,100
Home Value
$306,030 Zillow
$984
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
42
Violent Crime/100K
1,826 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,490 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$218,100 home value, $984/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Brewer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 74.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7845°N, 68.7346°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 5 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 | - | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in |
Brewer has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.4").