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Shady Side, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Anne Arundel County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
4,460
Population
671/sq mi density
$138,346
Median Income
$65,833 per capita
$446,800
Home Value
$417,928 Zillow
$2,204
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
500
Violent Crime/100K
2,446 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$138,346 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$446,800 home value, $2,204/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Shady Side enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8290°N, 76.5196°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Anne Arundel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in |
Shady Side has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.9").