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Brownville Junction, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Piscataquis County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
559 Population 873/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $25,981 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $111,513 Zillow
$919 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
44 Violent Crime/100K 2,466 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownville Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 92.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation388 ft (118 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density873/sq mi
Coordinates45.3487°N, 69.0561°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPiscataquis County County
Nearest AirportBangor International (BGR)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 92.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.9 / 100
Community Resilience68.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 103 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 67 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 65 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 139 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 145 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 85 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 67 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 136 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 34 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 67 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 113 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 52 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 79 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 133 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 134 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 134 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 133 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 139 km
Sep 25, 2019 31 km WNW of Oxbow, Maine M2.7 137 km
Mar 25, 2011 6 km NNE of Burlington, Maine M2.7 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Kyle (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Kyle Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

37 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 75 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 73 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 87 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 30, 1971 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 20, 1962 EF2 55 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 49 km 0
Sep 16, 1957 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 12, 2019 EF1 86 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 48 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 83 km 0
Jul 15, 2014 EF1 56 km 0
Jul 19, 2013 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 24, 2001 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 31, 1993 EF1 87 km 0
Jun 28, 1991 EF1 42 km 0
May 23, 1984 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 23, 1978 EF1 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.0 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 20°F (-6°C) 3.7 in

Brownville Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").

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