Maryland lies to the south of Ohio and closer to the Atlantic Ocean. The state’s topography ranges from the rural and mountainous region in the west — the central Appalachians — to the flatter coastal portion in the east. The state’s average annual temperature is 55.1 degrees Fahrenheit. July is the warmest month, with daily high temperatures typically in the mid-to-upper 80s. In January, the coldest month, the average low falls in the mid-20s.