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Lisbon, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Androscoggin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,453 Population 1,001/sq mi density
$72,066 Median Income $42,541 per capita
$217,200 Home Value $331,610 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 613 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,066 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$217,200 home value, $829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lisbon 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 Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density1,001/sq mi
Coordinates44.0297°N, 70.1075°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAndroscoggin County County
Nearest AirportPortland International Jetport (PWM)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 65.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

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

44 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 65 km
Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 69 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 101 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 147 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 114 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 66 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 32 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 142 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 141 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 68 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 143 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 73 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 45 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 129 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 144 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 94 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 114 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 131 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 2 162 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

77 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF2 30 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 42 km 0
Oct 10, 1966 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 18, 1963 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 49 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 55 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 57 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF1 62 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 62 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 21, 2010 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 21, 2010 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 35 km 0
Aug 21, 2009 EF1 45 km 0
Sep 29, 2006 EF1 96 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 41 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) 3.2 in Driest
March 32°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) 3.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.3 in

Lisbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.2").

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