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Pecktonville, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Morgan County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
132 Population 224/sq mi density
$226,300 Home Value $352,452 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
320 Violent Crime/100K 833 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pecktonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation464 ft (141 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates39.6660°N, 78.0482°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMorgan County County
Nearest AirportHagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.6 / 100
Community Resilience36.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
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 71 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 96 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 43 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 98 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 101 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 103 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 110 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 131 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 149 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 104 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 122 km
Jul 27, 1997 5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia M2.5 138 km
Jun 25, 2001 8 km S of Remington, Virginia M2.5 136 km
Sep 29, 1997 Virginia M2.5 108 km
Mar 10, 1993 3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

276 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 58 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 89 km 1
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 93 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 32 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 52 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 33 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 56 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 8, 1990 EF2 100 km 0
Nov 16, 1989 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF2 81 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 84 km
2011 SMITH RUN FIRE 1,908 96 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 97 km
2012 POINT 2 1,126 91 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 57 km
2012 WOLF GAP 710 98 km
1984 UNNAMED 696 84 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.7 in

Pecktonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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