Veazie, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,866 Population 616/sq mi density
$78,182 Median Income $44,907 per capita
$294,600 Home Value $351,226 Zillow
$1,103 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,182 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$294,600 home value, $1,103/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Veazie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 74.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation250 ft (76 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density616/sq mi
Coordinates44.8474°N, 68.7142°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportBangor International (BGR)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 74.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.3%
Unhealthy Days1

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

49 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 76 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 140 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 64 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 145 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 65 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 130 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 23 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 65 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 39 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 65 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 136 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 76 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 117 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 144 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 87 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 20 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 53 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 88 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 138 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 114 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 1 231 km
1991 Bob Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

34 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 75 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 77 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 64 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 20, 1962 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 15, 1961 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 24 km 0
Aug 12, 2019 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 15, 2014 EF1 55 km 0
Jun 21, 1997 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 28, 1991 EF1 32 km 0
Aug 14, 1977 EF1 61 km 0
Jul 25, 1975 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 11, 1971 EF1 97 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF1 54 km 0
Aug 8, 1969 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 1, 1968 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 10, 1965 EF1 56 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 - 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (901 ac, 1984).

Year Name Acres Distance
1984 UNNAMED 901 93 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 82 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 3.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.2 in

Veazie has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").

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