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Biddeford, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · York County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
22,463
Population
747/sq mi density
$69,794
Median Income
$38,294 per capita
$349,300
Home Value
$496,034 Zillow
$1,187
Median Rent
23.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
427
Violent Crime/100K
2,683 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,794 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$349,300 home value, $1,187/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Biddeford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 48.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 48 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 59.1 sq mi (153.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 747/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4387°N, 70.3929°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International Jetport (PWM) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0395 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very 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 | — | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in |
Biddeford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (3.2").