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Richmond, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,946
Population
273/sq mi density
$72,036
Median Income
$30,805 per capita
$221,600
Home Value
$317,336 Zillow
$1,013
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
58
Violent Crime/100K
669 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,036 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,600 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Richmond 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 Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 87 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0990°N, 69.8096°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kennebec County County |
| Nearest Airport | Knox County Regional (RKD) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0368 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.9 / 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)
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 | — | 34 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in |
Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.1").