Reid, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
101 Population 777/sq mi density
$277,800 Home Value $418,661 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Reid experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 33.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation583 ft (178 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density777/sq mi
Coordinates39.7125°N, 77.6793°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportHagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 33.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %79.3%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0452 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience73.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 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 55 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 80 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 73 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 46 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 131 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 68 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 70 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 74 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 86 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 103 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 117 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 76 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 95 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 135 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 145 km
Sep 29, 1997 Virginia M2.5 102 km
Jul 27, 1997 5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia M2.5 145 km
Mar 10, 1993 3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland M2.5 87 km
Jun 25, 2001 8 km S of Remington, Virginia M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

354 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 138 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 64 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 26 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 91 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 37 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 49 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 24, 1996 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 10 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 77 km 0
May 6, 1991 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 8, 1990 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Reid has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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