Machias, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Washington County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,395 Population 517/sq mi density
$28,047 Median Income $18,812 per capita
$117,800 Home Value $181,315 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
144 Violent Crime/100K 624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,047 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Machias has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 74.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation71 ft (22 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density517/sq mi
Coordinates44.7006°N, 67.4786°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportBangor International (BGR)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 74.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %96.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0354 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.4 / 100
Community Resilience80.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 26, 2025.

Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 89 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 51 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 88 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 119 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 120 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 109 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 88 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 88 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 87 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 101 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 59 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 62 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 101 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 13 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 121 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 12 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 11 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 12 km
Jul 29, 2010 5 km WNW of Northfield, Maine M2.7 20 km
Mar 25, 2011 6 km NNE of Burlington, Maine M2.7 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 237 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 143 km
2003 Juan Category 2 293 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 15, 1961 EF2 24 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 7, 1954 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 12, 2019 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 10, 1965 EF1 43 km 0
Aug 17, 1959 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF1 12 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF1 96 km 0
May 29, 1961 EF0 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 SUNKEN STR 1,201 26 km
1984 UNNAMED 901 17 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 18 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.9 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 4.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 6.1 in Wettest

Machias has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.4").

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