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Patten, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
502
Population
252/sq mi density
$42,000
Median Income
$24,563 per capita
$65,400
Home Value
$151,716 Zillow
$329
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,000 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,400 home value, $329/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Patten has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 583 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0043°N, 68.4428°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aroostook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Houlton International (HUL) 32 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) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in |
Patten has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.2").