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Frederick County, MD (shown in white) has 660.61 mi² of land area and 6.81 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 200.1' to a high of 1,902.9', with a weighted average of 598.6' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 23.1°F to average highs around 86°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 53.6°F. Average annual precipation is 47.8". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 6B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Frederick County is 296,738 with 107,412 households. These households are spread across 27 unique municipalties (not all shown).