Weather & Climate in Milford Mill, MD

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

Milford Mill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°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 509 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.1°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	509 ft (155 m)
Area	7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density	4,596/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3480°N, 76.7694°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Baltimore city County
Nearest Airport	Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.57"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	74.1 / 100
Community Resilience	78.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

29 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	126 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	127 km	5 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	56 km	7 km
Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	135 km	27 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	110 km	10 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	84 km	2 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	91 km	5 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	99 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	83 km	1 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	126 km	5 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	65 km	5 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	128 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	115 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	85 km	1 km
Mar 15, 1993	5 km W of Columbia, Maryland	M2.7	17 km	5 km
Oct 28, 1994	1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland	M2.7	16 km	—
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	89 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	120 km	2 km
Jan 13, 1990	6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland	M2.6	13 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2021	2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland	M2.6	7 km	3 km

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

Hurricane History

4 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	207 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	—	289 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	75 mph	256 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	223 km

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

Tornado History

485 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 462 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002	EF4	96 km	38.0 mi	3
Sep 24, 2001	EF3	50 km	17.5 mi	2
Jul 19, 1996	EF3	25 km	2.2 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	95 km	4.0 mi	0
May 22, 1983	EF3	57 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1980	EF3	68 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	69 km	17.9 mi	1
Apr 1, 1973	EF3	78 km	9.8 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 5, 1952	EF3	53 km	17.5 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	57 km	11.4 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	83 km	5.9 mi	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	35 km	5.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2017	EF2	56 km	2.4 mi	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF2	97 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	85 km	2.6 mi	0
Sep 18, 2004	EF2	52 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	80 km	15.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	99 km	4.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	67 km	3.0 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	144 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (1°C)	3.4 in
February	34°F (1°C)	2.9 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.5 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (20°C)	4.1 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.5 in

Milford Mill has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.9").

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