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Lewiston, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Androscoggin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
37,886
Population
1,109/sq mi density
$56,558
Median Income
$30,023 per capita
$214,200
Home Value
$288,145 Zillow
$954
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
298
Violent Crime/100K
1,996 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,558 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$214,200 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
298 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lewiston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 65.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0895°N, 70.1721°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Androscoggin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International Jetport (PWM) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0374 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
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 | — | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.2 in |
Lewiston has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.1").