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Weather & Climate in Hancock, MD
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hancock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°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 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7046°N, 78.1633°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Morgan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (MRB) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very 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
15 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 | 81 km | 7 km |
| Jun 13, 2019 | 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania | M3.4 | 97 km | 27 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M3.1 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | M3.0 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Sep 15, 2019 | 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Mar 15, 1993 | 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland | M2.7 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1994 | 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland | M2.7 | 142 km | — |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland | M2.6 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland | M2.6 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia | M2.5 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 8 km S of Remington, Virginia | M2.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 1997 | Virginia | M2.5 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Mar 10, 1993 | 3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland | M2.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
264 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 56 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF4 | 98 km | 36.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 79 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| May 22, 1983 | EF3 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1961 | EF3 | 67 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | 35 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2018 | EF2 | 94 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 39 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 59 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 63 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 84 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 93 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF2 | 54 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1994 | EF2 | 45 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 1989 | EF2 | 60 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1989 | EF2 | 93 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1980 | EF2 | 100 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1980 | EF2 | 89 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1979 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1979 | EF2 | 86 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1978 | EF2 | 98 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | WAITES RUN | 5,496 | 83 km |
| 2011 | SMITH RUN FIRE | 1,908 | 99 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 1,572 | 96 km |
| 2012 | POINT 2 | 1,126 | 93 km |
| 2014 | BEAR DEN | 945 | 46 km |
| 2012 | WOLF GAP | 710 | 97 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 696 | 86 km |
| 2001 | SOUTH BRANCH | 519 | 87 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 510 | 55 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in |
Hancock has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").