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Damascus, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
16,864
Population
1,184/sq mi density
$153,994
Median Income
$63,597 per capita
$496,500
Home Value
$550,317 Zillow
$1,665
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
472 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$153,994 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$496,500 home value, $1,665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Damascus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 31.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 734 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2710°N, 77.1968°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in |
Damascus has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").