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Norridgewock, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,155 Population 104/sq mi density
$173,000 Home Value $239,702 Zillow
$968 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
282 Violent Crime/100K 5,576 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
282 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Norridgewock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 74.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates44.7228°N, 69.7631°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKennebec County County
Nearest AirportBangor International (BGR)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 74.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0368 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.4 / 100
Community Resilience90.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 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 M4.7 144 km
Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 33 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 140 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 139 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 56 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 137 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 56 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 139 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 139 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 94 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 101 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 51 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 105 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 39 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 86 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 80 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 118 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 55 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 64 km
Jan 17, 2018 3 km E of Richmond, Maine M2.7 70 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 1 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

57 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 14 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF2 52 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 3 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 20, 1962 EF2 37 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 10 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 15, 2014 EF1 35 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 29 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 80 km 0
Aug 21, 2009 EF1 85 km 0
May 31, 2002 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 17, 2001 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 18, 2000 EF1 76 km 0
Oct 1, 1998 EF1 76 km 0
Jun 21, 1997 EF1 17 km 0
Jun 28, 1991 EF1 61 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 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.7 in

Norridgewock has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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