Bowdoinham, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
768
Population
216/sq mi density
$352,900
Home Value
$391,395 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowdoinham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 120 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0212°N, 69.9013°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kennebec County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International Jetport (PWM) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0368 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| 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 | - | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in |
Bowdoinham has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.3").