Fryeburg, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Oxford County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,665
Population
557/sq mi density
$61,944
Median Income
$30,906 per capita
$268,100
Home Value
$357,240 Zillow
$869
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
56
Violent Crime/100K
1,142 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$61,944 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$268,100 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fryeburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 84.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 424 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 557/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0201°N, 70.9720°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Oxford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Slopes Regional (FRY) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | - | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.2 in |
Fryeburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.9").