Sykesville, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
4,346
Population
2,716/sq mi density
$135,692
Median Income
$50,212 per capita
$398,600
Home Value
$557,440 Zillow
$1,703
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
68
Violent Crime/100K
540 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$135,692 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$398,600 home value, $1,703/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sykesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. 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 32.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 547 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,716/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3721°N, 76.9717°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Howard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 20.7 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.26 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in |
Sykesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").