Bethel, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Oxford County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
546
Population
335/sq mi density
$357,100
Home Value
$447,794 Zillow
$864
Median Rent
13.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 76.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4038°N, 70.7864°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Oxford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Berlin Regional (BML) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0362 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively 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 | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.3 in |
Bethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.1").