Bel Air, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,894
Population
15,386/sq mi density
$87,636
Median Income
$32,923 per capita
$189,700
Home Value
$462,255 Zillow
$761
Median Rent
21.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
240
Violent Crime/100K
1,996 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,636 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,700 home value, $761/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in |
Bel Air has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").