Mount Lena, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
380
Population
304/sq mi density
$43,523
Median Income
$26,224 per capita
$228,900
Home Value
$490,777 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,523 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$228,900 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Lena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 701 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5540°N, 77.6219°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Mount Lena has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.0").