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Dawson, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Mineral County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
42
Population
69/sq mi density
$161,300
Home Value
$170,155 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dawson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 29.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 779 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4771°N, 78.9452°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mineral County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Dawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").