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
$258,133 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
89
Violent Crime/100K
354 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
89 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 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 85.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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 | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in |
Clinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.0").