Weather & Climate in Friendsville, MD

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

Friendsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,523 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	47.1°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,523 ft (464 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	379/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6624°N, 79.4044°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Garrett County County
Nearest Airport	Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	16.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.4 / 100
Community Resilience	57.1 / 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

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.

Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	141 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2024	4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania	M2.5	104 km	4 km
Aug 15, 2010	19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia	M2.5	129 km	17 km
Aug 21, 2010	19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia	M2.5	129 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

185 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 206 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF4	46 km	36.5 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	29 km	13.0 mi	1
Jun 3, 1980	EF3	45 km	29.8 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF3	77 km	11.8 mi	1
May 19, 1967	EF3	32 km	0.3 mi	1
Aug 3, 1963	EF3	84 km	0.1 mi	2
Jun 26, 2024	EF2	84 km	10.8 mi	0
May 11, 2024	EF2	88 km	5.8 mi	0
Aug 25, 2023	EF2	33 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	53 km	1.6 mi	0
Mar 23, 2011	EF2	74 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	44 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	26 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	23 km	12.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1997	EF2	75 km	3.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1990	EF2	82 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 1, 1986	EF2	41 km	4.5 mi	0
May 22, 1983	EF2	80 km	38.0 mi	0
Jun 21, 1981	EF2	82 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 1980	EF2	100 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	WAITES RUN	5,496	98 km
2001	NEW CREEK MTN	1,689	75 km
2024	DOVE HOLLOW	1,634	94 km
2013	SMOKE HOLE FIRE	1,436	89 km
2019	DRY HOLLOW	1,327	93 km
2000	BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD.	1,055	95 km
2014	BEAR DEN	945	66 km
2024	SPRING RUN	847	88 km
1994	ELKHORN TOWER	696	89 km
2001	SOUTH BRANCH	519	69 km
2005	UNNAMED	510	57 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	3.1 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	4.0 in
April	47°F (8°C)	4.1 in
May	56°F (14°C)	4.6 in
June	64°F (18°C)	4.4 in
July	68°F (20°C)	5.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	67°F (19°C)	4.1 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.6 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
November	40°F (4°C)	3.7 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	3.7 in

Friendsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 25°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.1").

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