Barclay, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Kent County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
203
Population
508/sq mi density
$57,083
Median Income
$26,870 per capita
$256,800
Home Value
$429,663 Zillow
$1,637
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$256,800 home value, $1,637/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Barclay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 508/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1465°N, 75.8644°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kent County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.8 in |
Barclay has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").