Farmington, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Franklin County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,879
Population
1,208/sq mi density
$39,646
Median Income
$23,555 per capita
$161,800
Home Value
$281,822 Zillow
$838
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
126
Violent Crime/100K
1,409 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,646 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$161,800 home value, $838/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Farmington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 93.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 376 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6684°N, 70.1440°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Berlin Regional (BML) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 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 | - | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.3 in |
Farmington has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.2").