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Weather & Climate in South Paris, ME
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
South Paris has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. The city sits at an elevation of 373 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 373 ft (114 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 662/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2178°N, 70.5130°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Androscoggin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Slopes Regional (FRY) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Oct 16, 2012 | 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine | M4.7 | 70 km | 16 km |
| Aug 21, 1996 | 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine | M3.8 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 1999 | 0 km NW of China, Maine | M3.8 | 84 km | 3 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine | M3.6 | 40 km | 16 km |
| Jan 3, 2000 | 4 km W of Leeds, Maine | M3.5 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1992 | 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2000 | 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine | M3.2 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.2 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 1994 | 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine | M3.1 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine | M3.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine | M3.0 | 7 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine | M3.0 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 2000 | 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire | M3.0 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire | M2.9 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine | M2.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire | M2.9 | 56 km | 8 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine | M2.8 | 52 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 1 | — | 180 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
84 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 9, 2000 | EF2 | 95 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 1996 | EF2 | 44 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 7, 1971 | EF2 | 84 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1971 | EF2 | 32 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1971 | EF2 | 38 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1971 | EF2 | 47 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 10, 1966 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 1963 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 1961 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2017 | EF1 | 31 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2017 | EF1 | 31 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2017 | EF1 | 24 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF1 | 64 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF1 | 25 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF1 | 86 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | 83 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | 69 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF1 | 4 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2009 | EF1 | 7 km | 16.4 mi | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2005 | EF1 | 71 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
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 | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.0 in |
South Paris has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").