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Cape Neddick, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · York County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,578
Population
691/sq mi density
$98,113
Median Income
$49,645 per capita
$636,100
Home Value
$659,023 Zillow
$1,723
Median Rent
46.2% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$98,113 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$636,100 home value, $1,723/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cape Neddick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 70.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 34 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1720°N, 70.6237°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portsmouth International At Pease (PSM) 12 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 | — | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in |
Cape Neddick has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (3.2").