Pikesville, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
34,253
Population
2,774/sq mi density
$97,218
Median Income
$59,632 per capita
$404,100
Home Value
$431,308 Zillow
$1,646
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$97,218 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$404,100 home value, $1,646/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pikesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,774/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3918°N, 76.6996°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Baltimore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.37 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.28 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Pikesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").