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Mount Airy, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
9,746
Population
2,354/sq mi density
$154,514
Median Income
$57,775 per capita
$474,800
Home Value
$626,550 Zillow
$1,939
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
53
Violent Crime/100K
1,214 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$154,514 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$474,800 home value, $1,939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Airy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 31.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 812 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3747°N, 77.1538°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Frederick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Mount Airy has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").