Ferndale, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore city County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
17,076
Population
4,312/sq mi density
$92,391
Median Income
$38,750 per capita
$325,400
Home Value
$298,947 Zillow
$1,708
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$92,391 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$325,400 home value, $1,708/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ferndale 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 45.0 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
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 | 81 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1870°N, 76.6331°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Baltimore city County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
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 | - | - | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Ferndale has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").