Rising Sun, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Harford County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,756 Population 1,670/sq mi density
$85,750 Median Income $35,466 per capita
$289,200 Home Value $405,517 Zillow
$1,183 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
108 Violent Crime/100K 647 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$85,750 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$289,200 home value, $1,183/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rising Sun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density1,670/sq mi
Coordinates39.7014°N, 76.0602°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarford County County
Nearest AirportPhiladelphia International (PHL)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.86"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %72.2%
Unhealthy Days6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience91.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 70 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 70 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 126 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 147 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 52 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 129 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 89 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 52 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 92 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 69 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 77 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 72 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 50 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 90 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 64 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 53 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 89 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 48 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 63 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Sandy (2012, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Sandy Category 1 292 km
2011 Irene Category 1 200 km
1991 Bob Category 3 278 km
1986 Charley Category 1 267 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

439 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 357 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 78 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 24 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 75 km 3
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 80 km 1
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 48 km 1
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 56 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 83 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 11 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 52 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 86 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 147 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SPLIT DITCH (1,518 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 SPLIT DITCH 1,518 93 km
2020 BIG TIMBER 1,434 99 km
2014 RAILROAD 1,431 93 km
1991 KENTIS WEST 1,273 76 km
1988 BOMBAY ISLAND 1,020 73 km
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 63 km
1985 BOMBAY HOOK 669 74 km
2023 BUZBY BOGGS 501 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in

Rising Sun has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.9").

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