Weather & Climate in Oxford, MD

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

Oxford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.1°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4 ft (1 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	1,293/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6874°N, 76.1682°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Talbot County County
Nearest Airport	Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 14.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	42.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.9 / 100
Community Resilience	97.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

12 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	125 km	7 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	108 km	10 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	150 km	19 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	122 km	5 km
Mar 15, 1993	5 km W of Columbia, Maryland	M2.7	88 km	5 km
Oct 28, 1994	1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland	M2.7	78 km	—
Jan 13, 1990	6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland	M2.6	103 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2021	2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland	M2.6	83 km	3 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	148 km	18 km
Feb 9, 2023	29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia	M2.6	121 km	11 km
Jun 25, 2001	8 km S of Remington, Virginia	M2.5	146 km	5 km
Sep 29, 1997	Virginia	M2.5	112 km	3 km
Mar 10, 1993	3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland	M2.5	87 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2014	Arthur	Category 2	92 mph	261 km
2012	Sandy	Category 1	92 mph	262 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	121 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	259 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	—	210 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 1	86 mph	275 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	279 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	240 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	166 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	149 km

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

Tornado History

361 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 324 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002	EF4	89 km	38.0 mi	3
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	47 km	14.3 mi	1
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	32 km	18.0 mi	0
Sep 24, 2001	EF3	75 km	17.5 mi	2
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	80 km	17.9 mi	1
Nov 2, 1966	EF3	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	41 km	11.4 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	89 km	4.4 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	74 km	35.8 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	94 km	3.8 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	45 km	1.3 mi	0
Apr 15, 2019	EF2	52 km	6.2 mi	0
Jul 23, 2017	EF2	35 km	2.4 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	73 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 5, 1995	EF2	69 km	2.5 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	25 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF2	59 km	0.8 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF2	54 km	7.0 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF2	70 km	0.8 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	—	—	149 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BESTPITCH (7,743 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	BESTPITCH	7,743	36 km
2004	RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH	5,678	34 km
2014	BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14	5,433	35 km
2005	MARSH RX-FWS	4,380	34 km
2007	GUINEA MARSH	4,173	39 km
2009	DOCTORS CREEK	3,686	39 km
1999	FB R O C I	3,525	37 km
2019	MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT	3,197	35 km
2011	COMPARTMENT J	2,775	35 km
2005	ISLAND CREEK	2,729	40 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,156	40 km
1992	UNNAMED	2,038	35 km
2005	VEGETATION RESEARCH	1,926	35 km
2011	THOROFARE	1,850	35 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,692	33 km
2004	ROBBINS FIRE	1,612	38 km
1988	SLAU BCH 2	1,578	79 km
2004	BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION	1,518	28 km
2009	BECKERS ISLAND	1,398	37 km
2022	ELLIOTTS ISLAND	1,324	40 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.7 in
February	37°F (3°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	45°F (7°C)	4.2 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.1 in
June	72°F (22°C)	3.6 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (24°C)	4.1 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.8 in
October	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in
November	49°F (9°C)	3.4 in
December	40°F (4°C)	3.5 in

Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.1").

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