All Countries
Mechanic Falls, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Androscoggin County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,300
Population
431/sq mi density
$50,169
Median Income
$20,486 per capita
$197,700
Home Value
$289,484 Zillow
$1,160
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
168
Violent Crime/100K
875 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,169 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$197,700 home value, $1,160/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mechanic Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 80.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 300 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1117°N, 70.3941°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Androscoggin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Slopes Regional (FRY) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0374 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.3 / 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)
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 | — | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.2 in |
Mechanic Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").