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Limestone, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,120 Population 423/sq mi density
$39,667 Median Income $30,185 per capita
$91,500 Home Value $108,170 Zillow
$580 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
91 Violent Crime/100K 818 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$39,667 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,500 home value, $580/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Limestone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density423/sq mi
Coordinates46.9112°N, 67.8308°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAroostook County County
Nearest AirportLoring International (LIZ)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0325 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.0 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.05 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.19 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.6 / 100
Community Resilience51.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 3, 2024.

Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 93 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 94 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 65 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 94 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 96 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 123 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 121 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 47 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 49 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 51 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 94 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 140 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 96 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 150 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 126 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 94 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 149 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 93 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 141 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

29 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 15, 1958 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 11, 1954 EF2 19 km 1
May 31, 2009 EF1 35 km 0
May 31, 2009 EF1 44 km 0
May 24, 2009 EF1 64 km 0
Jul 4, 2002 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF1 15 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF1 87 km 0
Oct 12, 1971 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 1, 1971 EF1 26 km 0
Sep 21, 1965 EF1 1 km 0
May 19, 1963 EF1 13 km 0
Jul 18, 1961 EF1 17 km 0
Jun 29, 1961 EF1 46 km 0
Aug 29, 1960 EF1 15 km 0
Aug 15, 1959 EF1 45 km 0
Jul 18, 2016 EF0 31 km 0
May 26, 2014 EF0 86 km 0
Sep 11, 2013 EF0 99 km 0
Jun 9, 2011 EF0 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.7 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.5 in

Limestone has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 9°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").

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