Counties with the coldest winters in Maryland
#24. Worcester County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 42.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 37.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 37.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
#23. Somerset County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 42.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 37.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 37.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.6 degrees
#22. Wicomico County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 42.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.9 degrees
#20. Dorchester County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 42.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.9 degrees
#20. St. Mary's County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 42.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.6 degrees
#18. Calvert County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 41.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
#18. Charles County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 41.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
#16. Anne Arundel County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 41.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.1 degrees
#16. Talbot County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 41.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
#15. Baltimore City
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 41.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.5 degrees
#14. Prince George's County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 41.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.8 degrees
#13. Caroline County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 40.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.6 degrees
#12. Queen Anne's County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 40.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.5 degrees
#11. Montgomery County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.4 degrees
#10. Kent County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.1 degrees
#9. Howard County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.4 degrees
#8. Baltimore County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.2 degrees
#7. Cecil County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
#5. Frederick County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.4 degrees
#5. Harford County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.8 degrees
#4. Carroll County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.5 degrees
#3. Washington County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.9 degrees
#2. Allegany County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.8 degrees
#1. Garrett County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 33.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.2 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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