Weather & Climate in Pomfret, MD

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

Pomfret 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 41.0 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 189 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	189 ft (58 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density	245/sq mi
Coordinates	38.5699°N, 77.0304°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Charles County County
Nearest Airport	Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 12.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.09"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	88.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Aug 23, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M5.8	108 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	107 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	109 km	0 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	120 km	16 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	84 km	7 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	133 km	13 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	115 km	0 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	105 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	134 km	0 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	108 km	3 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	147 km	10 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	108 km	5 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	109 km	4 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	90 km	19 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	112 km	9 km
Aug 3, 1995	13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia	M2.9	134 km	1 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	141 km	2 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	106 km	0 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	105 km	5 km
Jan 14, 2025	1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia	M2.8	108 km	0 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
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	185 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	216 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	-	213 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	207 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	221 km

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

Tornado History

432 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 357 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002	EF4	13 km	38.0 mi	3
Sep 24, 2001	EF4	83 km	10.0 mi	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF3	86 km	30.3 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF3	67 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	66 km	18.0 mi	0
Sep 24, 2001	EF3	40 km	17.5 mi	2
Apr 1, 1998	EF3	92 km	5.0 mi	2
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	87 km	3.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	24 km	17.9 mi	1
Jan 26, 1978	EF3	25 km	0.7 mi	1
Apr 1, 1973	EF3	37 km	9.8 mi	0
Nov 2, 1966	EF3	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	49 km	11.4 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	79 km	4.4 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	94 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	87 km	5.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2017	EF2	74 km	2.4 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF2	49 km	3.4 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	65 km	8.0 mi	0

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

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	92 km
2004	RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH	5,678	86 km
2014	BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14	5,433	87 km
2005	MARSH RX-FWS	4,380	89 km
2007	GUINEA MARSH	4,173	95 km
2009	DOCTORS CREEK	3,686	95 km
1999	FB R O C I	3,525	89 km
2019	MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT	3,197	88 km
2011	COMPARTMENT J	2,775	88 km
2005	ISLAND CREEK	2,729	96 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,156	96 km
1992	UNNAMED	2,038	92 km
2005	VEGETATION RESEARCH	1,926	93 km
2011	THOROFARE	1,850	92 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,692	85 km
2004	ROBBINS FIRE	1,612	88 km
2004	BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION	1,518	80 km
2009	BECKERS ISLAND	1,398	89 km
2022	ELLIOTTS ISLAND	1,324	97 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,260	85 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.8 in	Driest
March	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
June	72°F (22°C)	3.5 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
September	69°F (20°C)	3.5 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.3 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.2 in

Pomfret has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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