Weather & Climate in Potomac Park, MD

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

Potomac Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 740 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	740 ft (226 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	2,497/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6126°N, 78.8083°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Allegany County County
Nearest Airport	Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 28.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.74"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	58.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	81.2 / 100
Community Resilience	80.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5 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	126 km	7 km
Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	143 km	27 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	90 km	5 km
Jul 27, 1997	5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia	M2.5	150 km	19 km
Sep 29, 1997	Virginia	M2.5	147 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

185 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 109 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF4	60 km	36.5 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	28 km	13.0 mi	1
Jun 3, 1980	EF3	94 km	29.8 mi	0
May 19, 1967	EF3	52 km	0.3 mi	1
Aug 25, 2023	EF2	68 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	88 km	2.9 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	78 km	1.6 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	74 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	72 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	74 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	45 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	33 km	15.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1997	EF2	91 km	3.5 mi	0
Jul 19, 1996	EF2	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 16, 1989	EF2	97 km	9.0 mi	0
Oct 1, 1986	EF2	87 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 20, 1977	EF2	65 km	8.5 mi	0
Aug 4, 1975	EF2	79 km	0.8 mi	0
Jul 13, 1971	EF2	89 km	16.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 1969	EF2	10 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	WAITES RUN	5,496	67 km
2024	CAPON	2,302	94 km
2001	NEW CREEK MTN	1,689	77 km
2024	DOVE HOLLOW	1,634	79 km
2020	UNNAMED	1,572	78 km
2013	SMOKE HOLE FIRE	1,436	94 km
2019	DRY HOLLOW	1,327	97 km
2012	POINT 2	1,126	91 km
2000	BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD.	1,055	85 km
2014	BEAR DEN	945	28 km
2024	SPRING RUN	847	81 km
2019	KENNEDY PEAK	769	99 km
2024	GRACE MOUNTAIN	760	95 km
2012	WOLF GAP	710	77 km
1994	ELKHORN TOWER	696	80 km
1984	UNNAMED	696	85 km
2022	UNNAMED	618	95 km
2001	SOUTH BRANCH	519	49 km
2005	UNNAMED	510	26 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
February	33°F (0°C)	2.3 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	3.2 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.2 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
June	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in
July	76°F (24°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.3 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.9 in
December	34°F (1°C)	2.6 in

Potomac Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").

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