Caribou, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
7,427
Population
94/sq mi density
$54,271
Median Income
$36,303 per capita
$120,300
Home Value
$167,622 Zillow
$696
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,271 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, $696/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Caribou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 118.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 375 ft (114 m) |
| Area | 80.1 sq mi (207.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8365°N, 67.9361°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aroostook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Loring International (LIZ) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0325 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.05 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.19 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in |
Caribou has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").