Lisbon Falls, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Androscoggin County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,185 Population 1,137/sq mi density
$71,513 Median Income $36,440 per capita
$237,800 Home Value $330,218 Zillow
$1,028 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,513 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$237,800 home value, $1,028/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lisbon Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 77.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation153 ft (47 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density1,137/sq mi
Coordinates44.0086°N, 70.0576°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAndroscoggin County County
Nearest AirportPortland International Jetport (PWM)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 77.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0374 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.3 / 100
Community Resilience85.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 26, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 66 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 105 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 113 km
Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 68 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 69 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 35 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 144 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 138 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 66 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 145 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 68 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 150 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 117 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 50 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 127 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 144 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 117 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 112 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 99 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

74 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 13 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF2 31 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 10, 1966 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 53 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 61 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 59 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 66 km 0
Jul 21, 2010 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 21, 2010 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 39 km 0
Aug 21, 2009 EF1 50 km 0
Sep 29, 2006 EF1 97 km 0
Nov 24, 2005 EF1 28 km 0
May 31, 2002 EF1 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 4.5 in

Lisbon Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.4").

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