Harford County, MD Climate


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The climate in Harford County, MD is typically humid and hot during the summer months with average temperatures reaching into the mid-80s. During the winter months, temperatures generally range from the high 30s to low 50s. Precipitation is relatively consistent year-round, averaging around 4 inches per month. The county experiences all four seasons, although snowfall is usually light compared to other areas of Maryland. Because of its humid climate and consistent precipitation, Harford County is known for its lush foliage and abundance of outdoor activities throughout the year.

Harford County, Maryland gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Harford County averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Harford County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Harford County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Harford County is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Maryland.

8 Summer - 5.6 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Harford County, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHarford, MarylandUnited States
  46.0 in.38.1 in.
  19.0 in.27.8 in.
  120.6 days106.2 days
  211 days205 days
  87.8°85.8°
  24.5°21.7°
  7.27
  3.94.3
  305 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 Harford County with an average high temperature of 87.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Maryland. In Harford County, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Harford County are September, May and June.
In Harford County, there are 27.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Maryland.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Harford County with an average of 24.5°. This is about average compared to other places in Maryland.
In Harford County, there are 91.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Maryland.
In Harford County, there are 0.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maryland.
The humidity is usually acceptable in Harford County but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most uncomfortably humid months in Harford County.
September is the wettest month in Harford County with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 26% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.0 inches in Harford County means that it is one of the wettest places in Maryland.
April is the rainiest month in Harford County with 11.7 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 8.6 rainy days. There are 120.6 rainy days annually in Harford County, which is rainier than most places in Maryland. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 19.0 inches in Harford County means that it is snowier than most places in Maryland. February is the snowiest month in Harford County with 7.7 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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