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Kettering, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
13,866
Population
2,526/sq mi density
$124,036
Median Income
$61,162 per capita
$416,500
Home Value
$416,889 Zillow
$2,285
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
176
Violent Crime/100K
1,074 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$124,036 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$416,500 home value, $2,285/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kettering 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 124 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8897°N, 76.7903°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Prince George's County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0451 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.08 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.8 / 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 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Kettering has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").