Danforth, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
507
Population
204/sq mi density
$40,662
Median Income
$19,637 per capita
$89,500
Home Value
$145,519 Zillow
$573
Median Rent
17.7% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$40,662 median income, 19.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,500 home value, $573/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Danforth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 95.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 378 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6596°N, 67.8683°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Penobscot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Houlton International (HUL) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0375 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.1 in |
Danforth has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.3").