Kittery, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · York County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
5,284
Population
1,887/sq mi density
$71,574
Median Income
$45,441 per capita
$421,400
Home Value
$694,412 Zillow
$1,431
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
54
Violent Crime/100K
1,188 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,574 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$421,400 home value, $1,431/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Kittery experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 55.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,887/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0900°N, 70.7383°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portsmouth International At Pease (PSM) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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 | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in |
Kittery has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (3.4").