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Bethel, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Oxford County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
546
Population
335/sq mi density
$357,100
Home Value
$436,600 Zillow
$864
Median Rent
13.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
234 sunny days/yr
228
Violent Crime/100K
4,259 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
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 | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in |
Bethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").