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Westminster, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Carroll County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
20,257
Population
2,997/sq mi density
$79,431
Median Income
$42,490 per capita
$318,100
Home Value
$455,959 Zillow
$1,410
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
364
Violent Crime/100K
3,081 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$79,431 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$318,100 home value, $1,410/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Westminster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,997/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5797°N, 77.0084°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carroll County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0485 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 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) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Westminster has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.7").