Williamsport, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,133
Population
2,177/sq mi density
$58,590
Median Income
$35,582 per capita
$225,900
Home Value
$344,208 Zillow
$1,062
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$58,590 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$225,900 home value, $1,062/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Williamsport 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 42.5 inches. The area receives 33.0 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 | 421 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5973°N, 77.8180°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 9 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) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Williamsport has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").