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Weather & Climate in Little Orleans, MD
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Little Orleans 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 612 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 | 612 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6305°N, 78.3958°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Morgan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 19 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
14 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 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Jun 13, 2019 | 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania | M3.4 | 116 km | 27 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M3.1 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | M3.0 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Sep 15, 2019 | 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Mar 15, 1993 | 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland | M2.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland | M2.6 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland | M2.6 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia | M2.5 | 138 km | 19 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 8 km S of Remington, Virginia | M2.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 1997 | Virginia | M2.5 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Mar 10, 1993 | 3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland | M2.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
227 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 66 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF4 | 84 km | 36.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 60 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| May 22, 1983 | EF3 | 98 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1967 | EF3 | 85 km | 0.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 16, 1961 | EF3 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | EF2 | 98 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | 56 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 55 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 43 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 77 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 75 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 63 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF2 | 66 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1994 | EF2 | 67 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 1989 | EF2 | 68 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1980 | EF2 | 94 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1979 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1979 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1978 | EF2 | 93 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 1975 | EF2 | 55 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | WAITES RUN | 5,496 | 68 km |
| 2011 | SMITH RUN FIRE | 1,908 | 93 km |
| 2024 | DOVE HOLLOW | 1,634 | 91 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 1,572 | 81 km |
| 2012 | POINT 2 | 1,126 | 84 km |
| 2014 | BEAR DEN | 945 | 33 km |
| 2024 | SPRING RUN | 847 | 99 km |
| 2019 | KENNEDY PEAK | 769 | 97 km |
| 2012 | WOLF GAP | 710 | 82 km |
| 1994 | ELKHORN TOWER | 696 | 97 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 696 | 77 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 618 | 94 km |
| 2001 | SOUTH BRANCH | 519 | 67 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 510 | 40 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Little Orleans has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.4").