Standish, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
344
Population
128/sq mi density
$373,100
Home Value
$461,919 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Standish experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 80.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7353°N, 70.5525°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International Jetport (PWM) 14 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 | - | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.4 in |
Standish has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.4").