Maryland Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 27 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Maryland Climate Overview

Maryland has an average annual temperature of 55.6°F (across all 27 cities) with approximately 1091 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 76%. The warmest city is Potomac with average July highs of 97.7°F, while Hagerstown is the coldest with average January lows of 4.8°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Potomac
Jul High: 97.7°F
Coldest City
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Hagerstown
Jan Low: 4.8°F
Wettest City
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Salisbury
1126 mm/yr
Driest City
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Potomac
1053 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Jul
Avg High: 95.7°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 8.6°F
Cities With Data
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27
cities in Maryland
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Maryland — Weather History

📅 Maryland Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 27 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Maryland Seasonal Climate Guide

Jul is typically the warmest month across Maryland with average highs around 95.7°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 8.6°F. Jul is the wettest month with approximately 109 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 58.1°F 8.6°F 33.4°F 74 83% 2.9 2.00
Feb 60.1°F 12°F 36.1°F 73 82% 3.0 2.90
Mar 70.2°F 19.2°F 44.8°F 93 79% 3.0 3.90
Apr 78.8°F 28.8°F 53.8°F 90 77% 2.8 5.00
May 84.7°F 39.7°F 62.2°F 105 78% 2.3 5.60
Jun 91.6°F 50.2°F 70.9°F 102 73% 2.0 6.20
Jul 95.7°F 59.2°F 77.5°F 109 68% 1.8 6.00
Aug 94.6°F 57°F 75.7°F 99 68% 1.8 5.40
Sep 90.5°F 47.1°F 68.9°F 105 71% 2.1 4.40
Oct 81.7°F 34.3°F 58.1°F 87 75% 2.3 3.30
Nov 71.1°F 24.8°F 48°F 81 79% 2.5 2.30
Dec 61.2°F 15.6°F 38.5°F 87 83% 2.6 1.80

📈 Maryland Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Maryland Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Maryland's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 27 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Maryland

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Maryland.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Maryland?
Potomac is the hottest city in Maryland with an average July high of 97.7°F based on 45 years of data. View Potomac weather history →
What is the coldest city in Maryland?
Hagerstown is the coldest city with average January lows of 4.8°F. View Hagerstown weather history →
Which city in Maryland gets the most rain?
Salisbury is the wettest city in Maryland with approximately 1126 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Salisbury weather history →
What is the warmest month in Maryland?
Jul is the warmest month across Maryland, with state-wide average highs of 95.7°F and average lows of 59.2°F.
How many cities in Maryland have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 27 cities in Maryland, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Maryland?
Jun is the sunniest month across Maryland with an average solar radiation of 6.20 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 27 cities in Maryland at monthly temporal resolution.