Weather & Climate · Maryland
Best Weather Counties in Maryland 2026
Ranked by temperatures, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
Top 10 — Weather & Climate in Maryland
Score reflects weather & climate only — not overall county quality.
All Maryland Counties — Weather & Climate Rankings
24 counties ranked by weather & climate score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Weather & Climate Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, MD | 73.8 | 48.4 |
| 2 | Calvert County, MD | 73.2 | 59.1 |
| 3 | St. Mary's County, MD | 71 | 52.3 |
| 4 | Somerset County, MD | 68.8 | 40.2 |
| 5 | Wicomico County, MD | 68.8 | 39.4 |
| 6 | Talbot County, MD | 68.7 | 56.9 |
| 7 | Baltimore city, MD | 68.3 | 24.8 |
| 8 | Baltimore County, MD | 68.3 | 38.3 |
| 9 | Anne Arundel County, MD | 67.5 | 45.6 |
| 10 | Howard County, MD | 66.9 | 48.8 |
| 11 | Montgomery County, MD | 66.9 | 46.9 |
| 12 | Carroll County, MD | 66.4 | 57 |
| 13 | Caroline County, MD | 65.6 | 42 |
| 14 | Queen Anne's County, MD | 65.6 | 58.9 |
| 15 | Dorchester County, MD | 64.3 | 47 |
| 16 | Frederick County, MD | 62.8 | 49.9 |
| 17 | Garrett County, MD | 62.8 | 62.7 |
| 18 | Charles County, MD | 60.7 | 48.2 |
| 19 | Prince George's County, MD | 60.7 | 32.5 |
| 20 | Cecil County, MD | 59.3 | 42.2 |
| 21 | Harford County, MD | 59.3 | 50.1 |
| 22 | Kent County, MD | 58.8 | 52.8 |
| 23 | Washington County, MD | 57.5 | 44.6 |
| 24 | Allegany County, MD | 53 | 49.8 |