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Baltimore, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore city County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
577,193
Population
7,130/sq mi density
$59,623
Median Income
$39,195 per capita
$219,300
Home Value
$187,545 Zillow
$1,290
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,859
Violent Crime/100K
4,311 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,623 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$219,300 home value, $1,290/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,859 violent crimes/100K (389% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Baltimore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 81.0 sq mi (209.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3000°N, 76.6105°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Baltimore city County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
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 | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in |
Baltimore has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").