Cambridge, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Dorchester County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
13,094
Population
1,229/sq mi density
$46,261
Median Income
$29,144 per capita
$254,400
Home Value
$261,624 Zillow
$971
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
545
Violent Crime/100K
3,203 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,261 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$254,400 home value, $971/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
545 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cambridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5541°N, 76.0771°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dorchester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0472 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.21 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in |
Cambridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.7").