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 Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 71 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7006°N, 67.4786°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 96.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0354 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.6 / 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)
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").