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Searsport, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,264 Population 291/sq mi density
$62,159 Median Income $43,694 per capita
$292,100 Home Value $303,688 Zillow
$897 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
38 Violent Crime/100K 453 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$62,159 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$292,100 home value, $897/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Searsport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 71.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density291/sq mi
Coordinates44.4750°N, 68.9156°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportBangor International (BGR)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 71.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

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

40 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 48 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 107 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 121 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 108 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 101 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 108 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 34 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 108 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 83 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 39 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 73 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 137 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 104 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 26 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 63 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 105 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 106 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 109 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 80 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 105 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 1 229 km
1991 Bob Category 1 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF2 87 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 20, 1962 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 15, 2014 EF1 62 km 0
Jun 21, 1997 EF1 75 km 0
Jun 28, 1991 EF1 57 km 0
Jun 18, 1989 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 14, 1977 EF1 28 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF1 53 km 0
Aug 8, 1969 EF1 55 km 0
Jul 1, 1968 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 1, 1968 EF1 20 km 0
Jun 17, 1967 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 13, 1966 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 10, 1965 EF1 77 km 0
Oct 29, 1963 EF1 82 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 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CENTERVILLE FIRE (705 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 3.3 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.8 in

Searsport has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.2").

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