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Ashland, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
676
Population
152/sq mi density
$136,300
Home Value
$231,970 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
166
Violent Crime/100K
166 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 97.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 727 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6169°N, 68.3928°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aroostook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Presque Isle International (PQI) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.2 in |
Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").