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Camden, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Knox County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
3,665
Population
972/sq mi density
$80,897
Median Income
$48,763 per capita
$473,800
Home Value
$643,732 Zillow
$1,064
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
234 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,897 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$473,800 home value, $1,064/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Camden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 68.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 97 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 972/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2138°N, 69.0685°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Knox County Regional (RKD) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0370 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | — | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in |
Camden has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (3.3").