Weather & Climate in Bensville, MD

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bensville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	197 ft (60 m)
Area	16.9 sq mi (43.8 km²)
Population Density	875/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6130°N, 77.0047°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Charles County County
Nearest Airport	Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"

10% above US avg

Snowfall 13.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.09"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	88.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
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	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Aug 23, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M5.8	113 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	112 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	114 km	0 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	125 km	16 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	138 km	13 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	80 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	120 km	0 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	110 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	138 km	0 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	113 km	3 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	106 km	5 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	96 km	19 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	114 km	4 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	116 km	9 km
Aug 3, 1995	13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia	M2.9	138 km	1 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	146 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	111 km	0 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	110 km	5 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	145 km	2 km
Jan 14, 2025	1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia	M2.8	114 km	0 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	184 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	221 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	—	217 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	208 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	219 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

444 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 419 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002	EF4	17 km	38.0 mi	3
Sep 24, 2001	EF4	85 km	10.0 mi	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF3	90 km	30.3 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF3	70 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	65 km	18.0 mi	0
Sep 24, 2001	EF3	35 km	17.5 mi	2
Apr 1, 1998	EF3	98 km	5.0 mi	2
Jul 19, 1996	EF3	99 km	2.2 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	91 km	3.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	20 km	17.9 mi	1
Jan 26, 1978	EF3	29 km	0.7 mi	1
Apr 1, 1973	EF3	35 km	9.8 mi	0
Nov 2, 1966	EF3	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	44 km	11.4 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	82 km	4.4 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	83 km	5.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2017	EF2	69 km	2.4 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF2	53 km	3.4 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BESTPITCH (7,743 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	BESTPITCH	7,743	91 km
2004	RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH	5,678	85 km
2014	BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14	5,433	86 km
2005	MARSH RX-FWS	4,380	88 km
2007	GUINEA MARSH	4,173	94 km
2009	DOCTORS CREEK	3,686	94 km
1999	FB R O C I	3,525	89 km
2019	MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT	3,197	87 km
2011	COMPARTMENT J	2,775	87 km
2005	ISLAND CREEK	2,729	95 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,156	95 km
1992	UNNAMED	2,038	91 km
2005	VEGETATION RESEARCH	1,926	92 km
2011	THOROFARE	1,850	91 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,692	84 km
2004	ROBBINS FIRE	1,612	87 km
2004	BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION	1,518	79 km
2009	BECKERS ISLAND	1,398	88 km
2022	ELLIOTTS ISLAND	1,324	96 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,260	84 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.1 in
February	37°F (3°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
June	72°F (22°C)	3.5 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
September	69°F (20°C)	3.5 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.3 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.2 in

Bensville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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