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Sanford, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · York County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
22,095
Population
462/sq mi density
$70,570
Median Income
$37,375 per capita
$257,200
Home Value
$359,612 Zillow
$1,158
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
193
Violent Crime/100K
2,722 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,570 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$257,200 home value, $1,158/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanford 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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 252 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 47.8 sq mi (123.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4241°N, 70.7579°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sanford Seacoast Regional (SFM) 3 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 | — | 95 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in |
Sanford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and September the driest (3.4").