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Wiscasset, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,273
Population
326/sq mi density
$91,477
Median Income
$41,003 per capita
$281,700
Home Value
$369,651 Zillow
$1,517
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
54
Violent Crime/100K
622 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,477 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$281,700 home value, $1,517/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wiscasset experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 78.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 326/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0108°N, 69.6780°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kennebec County County |
| Nearest Airport | Knox County Regional (RKD) 29 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 | — | 24 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in |
Wiscasset has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.1").