South Eliot, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · York County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
4,021
Population
559/sq mi density
$96,705
Median Income
$52,803 per capita
$437,800
Home Value
$659,023 Zillow
$2,088
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$96,705 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$437,800 home value, $2,088/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.8% bachelor's degree or higher
South Eliot experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 55.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 559/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1351°N, 70.7932°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portsmouth International At Pease (PSM) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0395 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| 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 | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in |
South Eliot has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (3.4").