Northeast Harbor, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
410 Population 569/sq mi density
$102,500 Median Income $55,133 per capita
$604,200 Home Value $588,944 Zillow
$1,348 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$604,200 home value, $1,348/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Northeast Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 71.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density569/sq mi
Coordinates44.2902°N, 68.2909°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportKnox County Regional (RKD)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 71.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.89"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.3%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0412 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.06 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.17 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.2 / 100
Community Resilience97.5 / 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 Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 100 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 129 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 113 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 113 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 150 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 113 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 113 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 48 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 106 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 87 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 116 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 89 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 140 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 112 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 56 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 68 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 69 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 125 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 70 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 253 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 176 km
1991 Bob Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

11 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 15, 1961 EF2 60 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 28, 1991 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 14, 1977 EF1 30 km 0
Aug 8, 1969 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 1, 1968 EF1 49 km 0
Jun 10, 1965 EF1 56 km 0
Aug 17, 1959 EF1 61 km 0
Aug 17, 1959 EF1 95 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF1 72 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 - 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (901 ac, 1984).

Year Name Acres Distance
1984 UNNAMED 901 63 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 65 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.8 in
March 33°F (1°C) 4.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 5.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.7 in

Northeast Harbor has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.3").

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