Weather & Climate in Wayne Heights, PA

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

Wayne Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°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 40. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	712 ft (217 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density	1,634/sq mi
Coordinates	39.7455°N, 77.5436°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Franklin County County
Nearest Airport	Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.13"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	63.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

24 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	144 km	5 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	146 km	5 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	55 km	7 km
Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	75 km	27 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	62 km	2 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	53 km	5 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	119 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	57 km	1 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	146 km	5 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	58 km	5 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	146 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	62 km	1 km
Oct 28, 1994	1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland	M2.7	95 km	—
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	105 km	5 km
Mar 15, 1993	5 km W of Columbia, Maryland	M2.7	80 km	5 km
Jan 13, 1990	6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland	M2.6	67 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2021	2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland	M2.6	87 km	3 km
Jan 18, 1994	3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania	M2.6	123 km	5 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	133 km	5 km
Jan 8, 1995	1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania	M2.5	145 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	286 km

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

Tornado History

371 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 149 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 19, 1996	EF3	56 km	2.2 mi	0
May 22, 1983	EF3	26 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1980	EF3	49 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 16, 1961	EF3	34 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 5, 1952	EF3	49 km	17.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	88 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	31 km	2.9 mi	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	55 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	66 km	2.6 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	59 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	38 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	84 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 24, 2001	EF2	48 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 19, 1996	EF2	43 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1996	EF2	100 km	20.0 mi	0
May 29, 1995	EF2	100 km	2.5 mi	0
Apr 30, 1994	EF2	11 km	6.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 1992	EF2	66 km	2.0 mi	0
May 6, 1991	EF2	83 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	BEAR DEN	945	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	2.7 in	Driest
March	40°F (5°C)	3.4 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.5 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
June	69°F (21°C)	4.0 in
July	74°F (23°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.4 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.5 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.0 in

Wayne Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.7").

View full profile of Wayne Heights, PA →