Weather & Climate in Colmar Manor, MD

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

Colmar Manor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°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 45.6 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 73 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	58.3°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	73 ft (22 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	3,672/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9268°N, 76.9438°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Prince George's County County
Nearest Airport	Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 9.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.37"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.4 / 100
Community Resilience	29.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

42 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	142 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	141 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	143 km	0 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	55 km	7 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	139 km	3 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	140 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	142 km	3 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	129 km	2 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	88 km	5 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	148 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	145 km	9 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	142 km	4 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	130 km	19 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	127 km	1 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	111 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	139 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	140 km	0 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	149 km	5 km
Jan 14, 2025	1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia	M2.8	147 km	0 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	130 km	1 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	193 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	256 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	-	248 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	228 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	220 km

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

Tornado History

478 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 393 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002	EF4	47 km	38.0 mi	3
Sep 24, 2001	EF4	98 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF3	87 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	79 km	18.0 mi	0
Sep 24, 2001	EF3	3 km	17.5 mi	2
Jul 19, 1996	EF3	64 km	2.2 mi	0
May 22, 1983	EF3	90 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	20 km	17.9 mi	1
Jan 26, 1978	EF3	57 km	0.7 mi	1
Apr 1, 1973	EF3	36 km	9.8 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 5, 1952	EF3	97 km	17.5 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	31 km	11.4 mi	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	51 km	5.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2017	EF2	52 km	2.4 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF2	81 km	3.4 mi	0
Sep 18, 2004	EF2	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	54 km	4.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	74 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	80 km	8.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH (5,678 acres, 2004).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2004	RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH	5,678	96 km
2014	BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14	5,433	98 km
2005	MARSH RX-FWS	4,380	98 km
2019	MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT	3,197	99 km
2011	COMPARTMENT J	2,775	98 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,692	95 km
2004	ROBBINS FIRE	1,612	100 km
2004	BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION	1,518	90 km
2009	BECKERS ISLAND	1,398	100 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,260	96 km
1999	FB A 3	1,156	95 km
2006	L 2 FB H 2 G 2	1,039	99 km
2011	COMPARTMENT E42 AND 43	991	94 km
2005	UNNAMED	942	98 km
1999	NCO	816	56 km
2000	FB I 1	814	100 km
1987	UNNAMED	807	99 km
2007	UNNAMED	782	97 km
2007	L 1 J 2 FB B 1 FB F 1	736	98 km
2008	J 2	719	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.8 in	Driest
March	45°F (7°C)	3.7 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.3 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	3.6 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.9 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.4 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.3 in

Colmar Manor has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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