Maine Now
Sources: BLS, CDC, FBI Crime Data Explorer, National Park Service. Click a card for details.
Right Now
Today: Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms, high near 73°F, low around 50°F
Source: National Weather Service.
Source: National Weather Service.
Active Weather Alerts
No active alerts right now.
Recent Earthquakes
No recent earthquakes recorded.
Active Wildfires
- Zips Hole Fire — Hancock3 ac
- Extension Cord Fire — Cumberland1 ac
- Young Quail Fire — Lincoln1 ac
- Sidensparker Pond fire — Lincoln1 ac
- Trombley Pit Fire — Aroostook0 ac
- The Waterman Fire — Knox0 ac
- Halsey Lane Fire — Sagadahoc0 ac
Source: National Interagency Fire Center.
Disaster Declarations
- SEVERE WINTER STORMFri May 24 2024York (County)(in MSA 6400,6450)
- SEVERE WINTER STORMFri May 24 2024Cumberland (County)
- SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024York (County)(in MSA 6400,6450)
- SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Knox (County)
- SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Washington (County)
- SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Sagadahoc (County)
- SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Hancock (County)
- SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Waldo (County)
- SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Lincoln (County)
- SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Cumberland (County)
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA.
More for Maine
256 EPA-registered Toxic Release Inventory facilities in Maine.
Gas Prices
EIA does not publish a state-level retail gasoline series for Maine. See national gas prices.
Electricity
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Economy
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), Maine-specific series.
Housing
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Population & Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
Race & Ethnicity
Major Cities
Airports
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the weather like in Maine right now?
As of the latest update, it's 70°F and in Maine. Today's forecast: Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms.
What is the population of Maine?
Maine has a population of approximately 1,366,949, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How much does electricity cost in Maine?
Residential electricity in Maine costs about 27.78¢ per kWh, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
What is the median home value in Maine?
The median home value in Maine is $296,600, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
What is the unemployment rate in Maine?
The unemployment rate in Maine is 3.1%, per the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED).
Are there any active weather alerts in Maine?
No active National Weather Service alerts for Maine at this time.