Prince Frederick (MD) Temperature by Month
Prince Frederick in Maryland, United States of America sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 7°C (45°F) in February and 30°C (86°F) in July, averaging 19°C (66°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Prince Frederick Monthly Temperatures
In Prince Frederick, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Nighttime lows reflect this range, dropping from 20°C (68°F) in July to -3°C (27°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Prince Frederick by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. July, the city's warmest month, averages 279 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Prince Frederick vs the United States of America
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Prince Frederick vs World: Temperature Compared
Prince Frederick's average annual maximum temperature is 19°C (66°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Prince Frederick?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Prince Frederick, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 8°C (46°F) and humidity around 61% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 67% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Prince Frederick's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Prince Frederick climate page.
