Weather & Climate in Emmitsburg, MD

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

Emmitsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°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 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 409 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	53.0°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	409 ft (125 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density	1,762/sq mi
Coordinates	39.7052°N, 77.3213°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Adams County County
Nearest Airport	Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 27.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	67.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	36.2 / 100
Community Resilience	66.6 / 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 Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	130 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	132 km	5 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	50 km	7 km
Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	81 km	27 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	52 km	2 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	61 km	5 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	104 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	47 km	1 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	131 km	5 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	43 km	5 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	132 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	53 km	1 km
Oct 28, 1994	1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland	M2.7	77 km	—
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	90 km	5 km
Mar 15, 1993	5 km W of Columbia, Maryland	M2.7	64 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	146 km	2 km
Jan 13, 1990	6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland	M2.6	49 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2021	2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland	M2.6	69 km	3 km
Jan 18, 1994	3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania	M2.6	108 km	5 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	118 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

2 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	269 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	284 km

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

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 226 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004	EF3	90 km	7.5 mi	0
Sep 24, 2001	EF3	91 km	17.5 mi	2
Jul 19, 1996	EF3	37 km	2.2 mi	0
May 22, 1983	EF3	6 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1980	EF3	36 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 16, 1961	EF3	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 5, 1952	EF3	31 km	17.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	95 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	50 km	2.9 mi	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	42 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	56 km	2.6 mi	0
Sep 18, 2004	EF2	81 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	39 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	94 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	71 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	98 km	15.0 mi	0
Sep 24, 2001	EF2	29 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 19, 1996	EF2	49 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1996	EF2	97 km	20.0 mi	0

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	2.8 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.3 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.6 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.2 in

Emmitsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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