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Westernport, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,864 Population 2,118/sq mi density
$52,059 Median Income $31,476 per capita
$85,800 Home Value $85,487 Zillow
$727 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,059 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $727/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Westernport 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,003 ft (306 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density2,118/sq mi
Coordinates39.4875°N, 79.0421°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGarrett County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 33.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 143 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 106 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 140 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 141 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 140 km
Jul 27, 1997 5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

169 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 106 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 64 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 29 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
May 19, 1967 EF3 28 km 1
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 64 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 12 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 43 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 44 km 0
Aug 4, 1975 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 5, 1969 EF2 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WATERFALL MOUNTAIN (9,251 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WATERFALL MOUNTAIN 9,251 99 km
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 63 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,460 97 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 80 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 57 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 66 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 72 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 73 km
2006 CARDINAL 1,345 99 km
2019 DRY HOLLOW 1,327 77 km
2024 GAULEY RIDGE RX 1,263 98 km
2012 POINT 2 1,126 91 km
2000 BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD. 1,055 69 km
2018 GATE MOUNTAIN 972 95 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 51 km
2024 SERENITY RIDGE FIRE 877 97 km
2024 SPRING RUN 847 64 km
2019 KENNEDY PEAK 769 95 km
2024 GRACE MOUNTAIN 760 78 km
2012 WOLF GAP 710 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Westernport has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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