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Weather & Climate in Eastport, ME

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 Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation47 ft (14 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (32.0 km²)
Population Density338/sq mi
Coordinates44.9109°N, 67.0092°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportBangor International (BGR)
89 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 61.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.49"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.4 / 100
Community Resilience80.6 / 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").

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