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Cornish, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,080
Population
355/sq mi density
$68,561
Median Income
$38,277 per capita
$1,170
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
207
Violent Crime/100K
1,123 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,561 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
207 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cornish has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 77.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 452 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8001°N, 70.7951°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Slopes Regional (FRY) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0376 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in |
Cornish has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and September the driest (3.4").