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Arbutus, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore city County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
20,869
Population
3,196/sq mi density
$97,215
Median Income
$46,895 per capita
$296,800
Home Value
$410,608 Zillow
$1,238
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,339
Violent Crime/100K
4,718 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$97,215 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$296,800 home value, $1,238/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,339 violent crimes/100K (252% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Arbutus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 96 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2427°N, 76.6921°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Baltimore city County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0487 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Arbutus has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.0").