Big Pool, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Berkeley County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
39 Population 355/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Pool experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 30.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation441 ft (134 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density355/sq mi
Coordinates39.6251°N, 78.0162°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBerkeley County County
Nearest AirportEastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (MRB)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 30.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.26"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience43.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 66 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 99 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 103 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 38 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 98 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 100 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 103 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 106 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 127 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 148 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 100 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 118 km
Jul 27, 1997 5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia M2.5 133 km
Jun 25, 2001 8 km S of Remington, Virginia M2.5 131 km
Sep 29, 1997 Virginia M2.5 103 km
Mar 10, 1993 3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

289 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 63 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 92 km 1
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 90 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 34 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 47 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 52 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 28 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 39 km 0
Jun 24, 1996 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 37 km 0
Sep 27, 1993 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 8, 1990 EF2 98 km 0
Nov 16, 1989 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 82 km
2011 SMITH RUN FIRE 1,908 92 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 94 km
2012 POINT 2 1,126 88 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 61 km
2012 WOLF GAP 710 96 km
1984 UNNAMED 696 80 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Big Pool has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").

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