Franklin, MD Climate


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Franklin, MD experiences mild temperatures throughout the year. In the summer months, the average temperature is in the mid-70s Fahrenheit, while in the winter it rarely dips below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an ample amount of rainfall each year, with more precipitation occurring during the spring and summer months than in fall and winter. Franklin has moderate humidity levels, making it comfortable for outdoor activities year round.

Franklin, Maryland gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Franklin averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 162 sunny days per year in Franklin. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Franklin gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 139 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Franklin is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Maryland.

8.9 Summer - 4.9 Winter
August, September and June are the most pleasant months in Franklin, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateFranklin, MarylandUnited States
  40.0 in.38.1 in.
  43.0 in.27.8 in.
  139.1 days106.2 days
  162 days205 days
  84.9°85.8°
  19.9°21.7°
  77
  3.54.3
  1001 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Franklin with an average high temperature of 84.9°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Maryland. In Franklin, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Franklin are September, June and May.
In Franklin, there are 21.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Maryland.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Franklin with an average of 19.9°. This is one of the coldest places in Maryland.
In Franklin, there are 128.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Maryland.
In Franklin, there are 2.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Maryland.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Franklin but some summer days can be muggy. July is the most humid month, though it is still relatively mild compared to many other places. The most humid months are July, August and June.
May is the wettest month in Franklin with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 40.0 inches in Franklin means that it is one of the driest places in Maryland.
May is the rainiest month in Franklin with 14.3 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 9.4 rainy days. There are 139.1 rainy days annually in Franklin, which is one of the rainiest places in Maryland. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 43.0 inches in Franklin means that it is one of the snowiest places in Maryland. January is the snowiest month in Franklin with 12.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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