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Kennebunkport, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · York County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,450
Population
487/sq mi density
$118,922
Median Income
$104,565 per capita
$805,200
Home Value
$1,044,116 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
55
Violent Crime/100K
792 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$118,922 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$805,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
55 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kennebunkport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 48.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 68 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 487/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3632°N, 70.4603°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sanford Seacoast Regional (SFM) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0395 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| 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 | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in |
Kennebunkport has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (3.2").