Weather & Climate in Detmold, MD

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

Detmold experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°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 45.2 inches. The area receives 72.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,496 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	48.6°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,496 ft (456 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	719/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5574°N, 78.9911°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Mineral County County
Nearest Airport	Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"

19% above US avg

Snowfall 72.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.94"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	52.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.7 / 100
Community Resilience	43.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	140 km	7 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	103 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2024	4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania	M2.5	140 km	4 km
Aug 15, 2010	19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia	M2.5	149 km	17 km
Aug 21, 2010	19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia	M2.5	148 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

174 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 126 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF4	58 km	36.5 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	23 km	13.0 mi	1
Jun 3, 1980	EF3	78 km	29.8 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF3	98 km	11.8 mi	1
May 19, 1967	EF3	35 km	0.3 mi	1
Aug 25, 2023	EF2	60 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	74 km	1.6 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	85 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	83 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	20 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	60 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	38 km	15.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1997	EF2	90 km	3.5 mi	0
Oct 1, 1986	EF2	76 km	4.5 mi	0
May 12, 1980	EF2	99 km	2.2 mi	0
Jun 20, 1977	EF2	49 km	8.5 mi	0
Aug 4, 1975	EF2	90 km	0.8 mi	0
Jul 13, 1971	EF2	76 km	16.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 1969	EF2	15 km	0.5 mi	0
May 7, 1967	EF2	97 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	WAITES RUN	5,496	67 km
2024	CAPON	2,302	87 km
2001	NEW CREEK MTN	1,689	65 km
2024	DOVE HOLLOW	1,634	73 km
2020	UNNAMED	1,572	77 km
2013	SMOKE HOLE FIRE	1,436	82 km
2019	DRY HOLLOW	1,327	85 km
2012	POINT 2	1,126	94 km
2000	BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD.	1,055	77 km
2014	BEAR DEN	945	42 km
2024	SPRING RUN	847	72 km
2019	KENNEDY PEAK	769	99 km
2024	GRACE MOUNTAIN	760	86 km
2012	WOLF GAP	710	75 km
1994	ELKHORN TOWER	696	71 km
1984	UNNAMED	696	89 km
2022	UNNAMED	618	95 km
2001	SOUTH BRANCH	519	43 km
2005	UNNAMED	510	37 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	2.5 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	3.4 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.5 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
July	69°F (21°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.5 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.9 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.1 in
December	32°F (0°C)	2.9 in

Detmold has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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