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Dundalk, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore city County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
65,441
Population
4,999/sq mi density
$62,349
Median Income
$31,230 per capita
$199,600
Home Value
$219,759 Zillow
$1,412
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,339
Violent Crime/100K
4,718 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$62,349 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$199,600 home value, $1,412/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,339 violent crimes/100K (252% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dundalk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,999/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2668°N, 76.4965°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Baltimore city County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0487 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Dundalk has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.9").