Gray, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
810
Population
276/sq mi density
$125,838
Median Income
$64,475 per capita
$312,000
Home Value
$524,845 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,838 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$312,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 84.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8864°N, 70.3241°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International Jetport (PWM) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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 | - | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in |
Gray has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.3").