Howland, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,208
Population
162/sq mi density
$48,021
Median Income
$22,865 per capita
$101,900
Home Value
$189,813 Zillow
$941
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$48,021 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $941/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Howland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 92.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 183 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2696°N, 68.6581°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Penobscot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 33 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 | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.2 in |
Howland has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").