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Bel Air, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
10,616
Population
15,386/sq mi density
$69,912
Median Income
$41,838 per capita
$297,400
Home Value
$454,997 Zillow
$1,526
Median Rent
21.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
209
Violent Crime/100K
1,745 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,912 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$297,400 home value, $1,526/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bel Air experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 858 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5813°N, 78.8555°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in |
Bel Air has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").