History of Farmington, Maine in Timeline
Farmington, Maine is a town and the county seat of Franklin County. The 2020 census recorded a population of 7,592. It is notable as the home of the University of Maine at Farmington. Cultural and historical points of interest include the Nordica Memorial Auditorium and the Nordica Homestead. The town is also known for hosting the annual Farmington Fair.
1917: Coldest Winter Start
The winter of 1917 was part of the coldest winter recorded.
1918: Coldest Winter End
The winter of 1918 was the end of the coldest winter recorded with an average temperature of 10.45 °F.
July 1921: Hottest Month
July 1921 was the hottest month recorded, with an average of 73.3 °F, including 12 days over 90 °F.
July 1968: Snowiest Season Start
July 1968 marked the beginning of the snowiest season on record.
February 28, 1969: Peak Snow Cover
On February 28, 1969, Farmington reached its maximum recorded snow cover of 84 inches.
June 1969: Snowiest Season End
June 1969 marked the end of the snowiest season on record, totaling 164.0 inches of snowfall.
December 1969: Wettest Month
December 1969, was the wettest month on record in Farmington, with 15.49 inches of precipitation, including 41.0 inches of snow.
August 3, 1975: Hottest Day Recorded
August 3, 1975, was the hottest day recorded in Farmington, reaching 101 °F.
July 1980: Least Snowy Season Start
July 1980 marked the beginning of the least snowy season on record.
June 1981: Least Snowy Season End
June 1981 was the end of the least snowy season on record, with a total snowfall of 43.0 inches.
January 1982: Coldest Month
January 1982 was the coldest month since records began in 1893, with an average temperature of 3.4 °F.
January 20, 1994: Coldest Temperature Recorded
On January 20, 1994, Farmington experienced its coldest temperature ever recorded, at −39 °F.
2000: 2000 Census
In 2000, the census recorded Farmington's population at 7,410.
June 6, 2006: Prophecy Date
On June 6, 2006, a prophecy by Licia Kuenning about a Coming New Order in Farmington did not materialize.
2010: 2010 Census
In 2010, the census recorded Farmington's population at 7,760.
2016: UMF Enrollment
In 2016, The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) had a full-time enrollment of 1,800 students.
2020: 2020 Census
In 2020, the census recorded Farmington's population at 7,592.
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