Colesville, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
14,075 Population 2,749/sq mi density
$131,022 Median Income $62,276 per capita
$593,900 Home Value $757,862 Zillow
$1,906 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$131,022 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$593,900 home value, $1,906/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Colesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation418 ft (127 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density2,749/sq mi
Coordinates39.0728°N, 77.0006°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportRonald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %76.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0449 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.9 / 100
Community Resilience63.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

24 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 41 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 149 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 138 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 113 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 76 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 136 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 143 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 110 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 95 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 149 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 145 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 114 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 20 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 43 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 125 km
Aug 25, 2011 7 km SE of Mineral, Virginia M2.6 145 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 141 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 41 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 36 km
Jul 27, 1997 5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 205 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 271 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 265 km
1986 Charley Category 1 244 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 368 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 60 km 3
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 16 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 48 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 33 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 69 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 43 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 58 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 60 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 45 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NCO (816 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 NCO 816 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Colesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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