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Danforth, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
251 sunny days/yr
167
Violent Crime/100K
2,210 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,662 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,500 home value, $573/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. 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 34.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
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 | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.0 in |
Danforth has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").