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Winter Harbor, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
321 Population 148/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $45,517 per capita
$198,700 Home Value $313,758 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$198,700 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Winter Harbor 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. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation40 ft (12 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates44.3928°N, 68.0917°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportBangor International (BGR)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.75"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

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

45 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 M3.8 114 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 101 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 102 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 110 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 101 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 49 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 101 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 101 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 147 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 103 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 99 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 109 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 121 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 61 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 118 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 48 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 49 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 142 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 50 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Earl (2010, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 247 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 165 km
1991 Bob Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 15, 1961 EF2 41 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 14, 1977 EF1 47 km 0
Aug 8, 1969 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 1, 1968 EF1 65 km 0
Jun 10, 1965 EF1 40 km 0
Aug 17, 1959 EF1 54 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF1 48 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF1 71 km 0
May 29, 1961 EF0 98 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 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 SUNKEN STR 1,201 86 km
1984 UNNAMED 901 44 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 45 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 4.9 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 31°F (-0°C) 4.4 in
April 42°F (5°C) 4.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.4 in

Winter Harbor has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.0").

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