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Orono, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
10,699
Population
1,518/sq mi density
$56,890
Median Income
$26,135 per capita
$219,200
Home Value
$294,244 Zillow
$1,150
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
258 sunny days/yr
65
Violent Crime/100K
718 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,890 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$219,200 home value, $1,150/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Orono has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 192 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8783°N, 68.6881°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.5 / 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)
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 | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.8 in |
Orono has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.7").