Jennings, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
17 Population 52/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jennings experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 45.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,203 ft (671 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates39.6487°N, 79.1835°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGarrett County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 45.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.62"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.13 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.4 / 100
Community Resilience57.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 122 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 121 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 142 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

177 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 204 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 45 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 14 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 83 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 32 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 95 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 42 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 58 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 23 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 57 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF2 92 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 85 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 100 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 72 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 86 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 94 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 88 km
2019 DRY HOLLOW 1,327 92 km
2000 BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD. 1,055 88 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 49 km
2024 SPRING RUN 847 82 km
2024 GRACE MOUNTAIN 760 96 km
2012 WOLF GAP 710 92 km
1994 ELKHORN TOWER 696 83 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 58 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in

Jennings has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (2.4").

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