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Frederick, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
80,617
Population
3,365/sq mi density
$95,150
Median Income
$47,262 per capita
$365,200
Home Value
$461,493 Zillow
$1,688
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
286 sunny days/yr
405
Violent Crime/100K
1,868 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$95,150 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$365,200 home value, $1,688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
405 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Frederick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 23.2 sq mi (60.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4341°N, 77.4145°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Frederick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0487 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Frederick has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.6").