Oakland, MD Climate

Climate Insight: Oakland, MD

Based on station USC00186620 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Oakland, Maryland averages 50°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Oakland receives roughly 50.8 inches of precipitation each year, with 104.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 156 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 9. For energy use, 6,064 heating degree days and 520 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Oakland scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.