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Algonquin, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Dorchester County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,027
Population
1,369/sq mi density
$72,917
Median Income
$41,892 per capita
$332,600
Home Value
$263,353 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
995
Violent Crime/100K
6,125 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$332,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
995 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Algonquin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,369/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5899°N, 76.0916°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dorchester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0472 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.21 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Algonquin has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.1").