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Damariscotta, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Knox County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,172
Population
339/sq mi density
$63,696
Median Income
$45,484 per capita
$387,200
Home Value
$456,343 Zillow
$1,016
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
46
Violent Crime/100K
2,139 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$63,696 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$387,200 home value, $1,016/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Damariscotta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 78.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 110 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0172°N, 69.5202°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Knox County Regional (RKD) 21 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 | — | 28 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in |
Damariscotta has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").