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Clinton, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,043
Population
118/sq mi density
$74,706
Median Income
$32,333 per capita
$146,800
Home Value
$238,645 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
360
Violent Crime/100K
451 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,706 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
360 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Clinton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 71.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 176 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6446°N, 69.4887°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kennebec County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0368 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| 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 | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.9 in |
Clinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").