Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eastport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 61.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. The city sits at an elevation of 47 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average
45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days
251 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
47 ft (14 m)
Area
12.3 sq mi (32.0 km²)
Population Density
338/sq mi
Coordinates
44.9109°N, 67.0092°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Washington County County
Nearest Airport
Bangor International (BGR) 89 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall47.7"
25% above US avg
Snowfall61.8"
Wettest Month (Nov)4.49"
Driest Month (Aug)3.11"
Air Quality
AQI Median
34.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
47.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
86.4 / 100
Community Resilience
80.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.6.
Sep 16, 1994
9 km SE of Lee, Maine
M3.6
103 km
5 km
Sep 16, 1994
7 km SE of Lee, Maine
M3.6
105 km
5 km
Feb 2, 2016
8 km E of Lubec, Maine
M3.6
11 km
5 km
Aug 27, 2015
27 km N of Noonan, Canada
M3.6
148 km
5 km
Jul 1, 2015
30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada
M3.5
110 km
5 km
Jan 10, 2019
22 km NW of Saint John, Canada
M3.4
77 km
5 km
Sep 16, 1994
9 km SE of Lee, Maine
M3.3
103 km
5 km
Sep 16, 1994
9 km SE of Lee, Maine
M3.3
103 km
5 km
Feb 9, 2016
7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine
M3.3
82 km
1 km
Jan 14, 2023
7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine
M3.3
127 km
10 km
Oct 25, 2001
4 km S of Howland, Maine
M3.3
134 km
9 km
Jul 25, 2010
35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada
M3.2
56 km
5 km
Oct 15, 2003
11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada
M3.1
20 km
18 km
Mar 30, 2010
7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine
M3.0
140 km
4 km
Aug 17, 2022
3 km SE of Centerville, Maine
M3.0
56 km
5 km
Jan 17, 2021
4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine
M2.9
55 km
5 km
Jun 20, 2015
37 km SE of Digby, Canada
M2.9
139 km
5 km
Mar 14, 2018
16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada
M2.9
77 km
2 km
Aug 11, 2022
Maine
M2.8
54 km
4 km
Aug 11, 2022
4 km E of Centerville, Maine
M2.8
54 km
6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2010
Earl
Category 1
75 mph
210 km
2009
Bill
Category 1
81 mph
287 km
2008
Kyle
Category 1
75 mph
139 km
2003
Juan
Category 2
98 mph
260 km
1996
Hortense
Category 1
81 mph
280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 15, 1961
EF2
65 km
19.1 mi
0
Jul 7, 1954
EF2
44 km
7.6 mi
0
Aug 12, 2019
EF1
93 km
0.2 mi
0
Jun 10, 1965
EF1
82 km
1.0 mi
0
Jul 2, 1958
EF1
56 km
8.9 mi
0
May 29, 1961
EF0
29 km
4.7 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 acres, 1985).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1985
SUNKEN STR
1,201
18 km
1984
UNNAMED
901
60 km
2006
CENTERVILLE FIRE
705
60 km
2001
UNNAMED
627
64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
4.2 in
February
22°F (-6°C)
3.2 in
Coldest
March
30°F (-1°C)
4.0 in
April
41°F (5°C)
3.8 in
May
51°F (11°C)
3.9 in
June
59°F (15°C)
3.4 in
July
65°F (18°C)
3.2 in
Warmest
August
65°F (18°C)
3.1 in
Driest
September
57°F (14°C)
3.9 in
October
47°F (8°C)
4.1 in
November
38°F (3°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
December
26°F (-4°C)
4.5 in
Eastport has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (3.1").