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
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 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Dawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").