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Weather & Climate in Oxford, PA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oxford 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 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 562 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 562 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,940/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7856°N, 75.9797°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cecil County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 5, 2024 | 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake | M4.8 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania | M4.6 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania | M4.2 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey | M3.7 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jul 16, 2010 | 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland | M3.6 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Jun 13, 2019 | 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania | M3.4 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Oct 23, 1990 | 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey | M3.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey | M3.1 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M3.1 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania | M3.0 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey | M2.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2024 | 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey | M2.9 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Sep 15, 2019 | 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 81 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1993 | 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey | M2.8 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 92 km | 1 km |
| Oct 28, 1994 | 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland | M2.7 | 76 km | — |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania | M2.7 | 50 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 1 | 92 mph | 291 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 206 km |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 3 | 109 mph | 275 km |
| 1986 | Charley | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 200 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
431 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 372 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF3 | 64 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF3 | 92 km | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2004 | EF3 | 75 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 78 km | 8.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF3 | 91 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 1994 | EF3 | 63 km | 2.0 mi | 3 |
| Jul 27, 1994 | EF3 | 18 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1980 | EF3 | 90 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1970 | EF3 | 74 km | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| Jun 9, 1961 | EF3 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1961 | EF3 | 37 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1955 | EF3 | 37 km | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| Apr 5, 1952 | EF3 | 86 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 1950 | EF3 | 48 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF2 | 2 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2021 | EF2 | 73 km | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF2 | 93 km | 20.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF2 | 86 km | 35.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2019 | EF2 | 42 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2019 | EF2 | 42 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SPLIT DITCH (1,518 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | SPLIT DITCH | 1,518 | 92 km |
| 2020 | BIG TIMBER | 1,434 | 93 km |
| 2014 | RAILROAD | 1,431 | 92 km |
| 1991 | KENTIS WEST | 1,273 | 78 km |
| 1988 | BOMBAY ISLAND | 1,020 | 75 km |
| 2012 | HOPEWELL FIRE | 812 | 52 km |
| 2023 | DRAGWAY | 703 | 100 km |
| 1985 | BOMBAY HOOK | 669 | 76 km |
| 2023 | BUZBY BOGGS | 501 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").