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Germantown, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
90,521
Population
5,315/sq mi density
$112,149
Median Income
$49,390 per capita
$401,400
Home Value
$418,836 Zillow
$1,978
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
294 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$112,149 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$401,400 home value, $1,978/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Germantown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (44.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1743°N, 77.2638°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Washington Dulles International (IAD) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in |
Germantown has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").