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Randolph, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,479 Population 691/sq mi density
$52,917 Median Income $34,073 per capita
$157,000 Home Value $270,149 Zillow
$779 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 2,628 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,000 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Randolph experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 68.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation132 ft (40 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density691/sq mi
Coordinates44.2373°N, 69.7512°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKennebec County County
Nearest AirportKnox County Regional (RKD)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 68.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

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 M4.7 102 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 146 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 128 km
Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 33 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 66 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 34 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 105 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 137 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 32 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 59 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 84 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 93 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 68 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 143 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 115 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 147 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 9 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 40 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 144 km
Jan 17, 2018 3 km E of Richmond, Maine M2.7 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Kyle (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Kyle Category 1 288 km
1991 Bob Category 1 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF2 18 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 26 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 36 km 0
Aug 20, 1962 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 88 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 15, 2014 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 76 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 57 km 0
Aug 21, 2009 EF1 67 km 0
Nov 24, 2005 EF1 47 km 0
May 31, 2002 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 17, 2001 EF1 86 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 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.9 in

Randolph has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.9").

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