Maine has 2 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 0 of them major, and a trailer at Portland is towing in 0 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 4 trailer storage facilities are listed in Maine; 4 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Portland high / low | trailer | Maine hurricanes since 1851 | Caribou high / low | trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 16° | towing | 0 | 21° / 3° | towing |
| Feb | 35° / 17° | towing | 0 | 24° / 4° | towing |
| Mar | 42° / 26° | towing | 0 | 34° / 16° | towing |
| Apr | 54° / 35° | towing | 0 | 48° / 29° | towing |
| May | 64° / 46° | towing | 0 | 63° / 41° | towing |
| Jun | 74° / 55° | towing, storm watch | 0 | 72° / 51° | towing, storm watch |
| Jul | 80° / 61° | towing, storm watch | 0 | 77° / 56° | towing, storm watch |
| Aug | 79° / 60° | stored | 0 | 76° / 54° | stored |
| Sep | 71° / 52° | stored | 1 | 67° / 46° | stored |
| Oct | 60° / 41° | stored | 1 | 53° / 36° | stored |
| Nov | 48° / 32° | towing, storm watch | 0 | 40° / 26° | towing, storm watch |
| Dec | 38° / 22° | towing | 0 | 28° / 12° | towing |
Trailer column rule: towing outside June to November; towing with a storm watch in June, July and November; stored and secured August to October.
By that rule a trailer at Portland has 6 months towing (December to May), 3 of towing, storm watch and 3 stored. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
1 of the 2 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 2. Most fell in October (1) and September (1).
| Month | Storm | Category in Maine | trailer that month (Portland) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1985 | Gloria | 1 | stored |
| Oct 1869 | Saxby's Gale | 2 | stored |
Portland averages 48.1 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in October (5.3 in), before any storm is added.
4 live listings in 4 cities; by listed type: 4 indoor, 4 covered and 4 outdoor (types overlap). No Maine trailer storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Space Storage - South Portland | South Portland | indoor, outdoor, covered | RV | |
| Extra Space Storage - Saco | Saco | indoor, outdoor, covered | RV | |
| Prime Storage - Gorham | Gorham | indoor, outdoor, covered | RV | |
| Portland Outdoor Storage | Portland | indoor, outdoor, covered | RV |
| City | Trailer Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Portland | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Saco | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| South Portland | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 2 hurricanes NOAA records in Maine since 1851, 0 arrived in months our season rule marks as towing at Portland (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May and Dec) and 2 in the other months. At Caribou the count is 0 in months towing. 0 have come since 2000 and 0 were Category 3 or stronger.
In NOAA's record, Maine impacts fall most often in October (1) and September (1). A trailer at Portland is stored in all three by our season rule, and towing in 0 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
4 of 4 live Maine listings list enclosed indoor space; 4 list covered and 4 outdoor spaces. By city: Gorham (1; 1 enclosed), Portland (1; 1 enclosed), Saco (1; 1 enclosed) and South Portland (1; 1 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Gorham (1) and Portland (1). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 4 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 4 Maine listings list enclosed space; book one before June. 2 of the 2 Maine hurricanes on record came in months a trailer at Portland is stored by our rule and 0 while it is towing, so the plan has to work in both states. Portland averages 5.3 inches in October, so check the site drains.
Listings span 4 Maine cities. The largest groups are Gorham (1 listed), Portland (1 listed), Saco (1 listed) and South Portland (1 listed). For covered spaces, Gorham (1) and Portland (1) lead. Statewide, 4 list open lots, 4 covered parking and 4 enclosed space, so a trailer owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00014764, USW00014607); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).