Frederick, United States experiences average highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Frederick, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Frederick, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.6/10
Best: May, June, August, September, October
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 19°C / 9°C
Feels Like 18°C / 8°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 92 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 70%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 12 days
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Avg Low21°C
Rain13days
Coldest Month
-2°C
January
Avg High5°C
Rain9days
Driest Month
7days
October
Avg High20°C
Avg Low11°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
March (Gusts 43)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:43
Daylight 14.9h
Sunset 20:39
Live conditions—
Frederick on the map · live conditions
Frederick, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Frederick
- Population
- 69.5K
- Elevation
- 87 m
- Coordinates
- 39.41°, -77.41°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 12 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 8 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low -1°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 5°C / -2°C . Feb: 9°C / 0°C . Mar: 13°C / 3°C . Apr: 19°C / 8°C . May: 23°C / 13°C . Jun: 28°C / 18°C . Jul: 32°C / 21°C . Aug: 30°C / 20°C . Sep: 26°C / 17°C . Oct: 20°C / 11°C . Nov: 13°C / 4°C . Dec: 7°C / 0°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 81 mm. Feb: 85 mm. Mar: 78 mm. Apr: 87 mm. May: 119 mm. Jun: 94 mm. Jul: 116 mm. Aug: 93 mm. Sep: 109 mm. Oct: 70 mm. Nov: 74 mm. Dec: 93 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 68%. Feb: 68%. Mar: 65%. Apr: 67%. May: 74%. Jun: 70%. Jul: 70%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 74%. Oct: 73%. Nov: 69%. Dec: 72%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 9h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 6 days. Feb: 5 days. Mar: 2 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 31°C | Jul · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -6°C | Jan · -2°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 213 mm | May · 119 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 19 km/h | Mar · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Fair August best
Good September best
Excellent October best
Good November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / -2°C | 1°C / -7°C | 9days (81 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 68% Muggy | 2.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 9°C / 0°C | 5°C / -5°C | 10days (85 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 68% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 13°C / 3°C | 10°C / -1°C | 10days (78 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 65% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| April | 19°C / 8°C | 17°C / 5°C | 10days (87 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 67% Muggy | 5.8 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 23°C / 13°C | 23°C / 12°C | 14days (119 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 74% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 18°C | 30°C / 19°C | 12days (94 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 21°C | 35°C / 24°C | 13days (116 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August best | 30°C / 20°C | 32°C / 22°C | 12days (93 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.9 High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 26°C / 17°C | 27°C / 18°C | 9days (109 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 74% Muggy | 5.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 20°C / 11°C | 19°C / 10°C | 7days (70 mm) Good | 7.8h Good | 73% Muggy | 4.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 13°C / 4°C | 10°C / 1°C | 7days (74 mm) Good | 7.1h Good | 69% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 7°C / 0°C | 4°C / -4°C | 10days (93 mm) Wet | 5.7h Fair | 72% Muggy | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Frederick are May, June, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Frederick, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Frederick is July, with average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Frederick is January, with average overnight lows of -2°C (28°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Frederick is May, averaging 119mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Frederick runs through May, July, June, August, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Frederick.
Frederick receives approximately 102 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Frederick.
The least favorable months to visit Frederick are January, February, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider May, June, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Frederick is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Frederick is 70%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Frederick receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 9 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 12 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Frederick are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 43 km/h / 27 mph).
Frederick averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 59%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Frederick is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Frederick has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Frederick ranges from 8°C (46°F) to 18°C (64°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Frederick. It earns a climate score of 8.4/10 with Excellent.
For June in Frederick, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 28°C (83°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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