Bethesda, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Arlington County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
67,403
Population
5,083/sq mi density
$191,348
Median Income
$118,933 per capita
$1,129,700
Home Value
$1,121,468 Zillow
$2,437
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$191,348 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$1,129,700 home value, $2,437/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethesda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,083/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9873°N, 77.1186°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Arlington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.8 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.8 in |
Bethesda has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.2").