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Newport, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,469
Population
417/sq mi density
$42,740
Median Income
$30,049 per capita
$162,800
Home Value
$252,641 Zillow
$896
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$42,740 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$162,800 home value, $896/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Newport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 71.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8364°N, 69.2548°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Waldo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively 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 Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
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 | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.9 in |
Newport has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").