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Waterville, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
16,704
Population
1,235/sq mi density
$47,489
Median Income
$29,156 per capita
$173,700
Home Value
$239,603 Zillow
$957
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
221
Violent Crime/100K
2,636 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,489 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$173,700 home value, $957/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Waterville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 242 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5453°N, 69.6614°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kennebec County County |
| Nearest Airport | Knox County Regional (RKD) 44 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 | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in |
Waterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").