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Skowhegan, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
6,638
Population
496/sq mi density
$46,625
Median Income
$27,400 per capita
$138,600
Home Value
$216,308 Zillow
$856
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
304
Violent Crime/100K
2,423 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,625 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,600 home value, $856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
304 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Skowhegan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 74.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 169 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7781°N, 69.7122°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kennebec County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bangor International (BGR) 43 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 | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in |
Skowhegan has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").