Guilford, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Somerset County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
630 Population 328/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $23,219 per capita
$118,500 Home Value $157,764 Zillow
$488 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,500 home value, $488/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Guilford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 89.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density328/sq mi
Coordinates45.1786°N, 69.3950°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySomerset County County
Nearest AirportBangor International (BGR)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 89.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.86"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.1 / 100
Community Resilience53.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 78 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 93 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 95 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 107 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 114 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 57 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 95 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 86 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 95 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 92 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 147 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 149 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 27 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 76 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 142 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 149 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 150 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 122 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 111 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Kyle (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Kyle Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

35 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 9, 2000 EF2 44 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 74 km 0
Nov 7, 1971 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 30, 1971 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 20, 1962 EF2 23 km 0
Sep 4, 1961 EF2 49 km 0
Aug 16, 1959 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 5, 2017 EF1 79 km 0
Jul 15, 2014 EF1 30 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 58 km 0
Jun 21, 1997 EF1 76 km 0
Jun 28, 1991 EF1 34 km 0
Jun 18, 1989 EF1 72 km 0
May 23, 1984 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 23, 1978 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 25, 1975 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 12, 1973 EF1 86 km 0
Aug 11, 1971 EF1 41 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF1 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 4.3 in

Guilford has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.9").

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