Cape St. Claire, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Queen Anne's County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
9,016 Population 4,508/sq mi density
$136,064 Median Income $59,839 per capita
$475,700 Home Value $586,678 Zillow
$1,868 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$136,064 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$475,700 home value, $1,868/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cape St. Claire 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 44.0 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation81 ft (25 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density4,508/sq mi
Coordinates39.0436°N, 76.4453°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyQueen Anne's County County
Nearest AirportBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.14"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.38"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 147 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 148 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 87 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 96 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 125 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 123 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 124 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 124 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 147 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 106 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 150 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 106 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 126 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 44 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 32 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 118 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 126 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 57 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 37 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sandy (2012, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Sandy Category 1 294 km
2011 Irene Category 1 164 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 283 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 251 km
1991 Bob Category 3 281 km
1986 Charley Category 1 213 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

459 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 465 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 84 km 3
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 71 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 48 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 62 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 25 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 91 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 12 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BESTPITCH (7,743 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 BESTPITCH 7,743 82 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 80 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 80 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 80 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 85 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 85 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 83 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 81 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 81 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 86 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 86 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 82 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 81 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 78 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 83 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 73 km
2009 BECKERS ISLAND 1,398 83 km
2022 ELLIOTTS ISLAND 1,324 86 km
1991 KENTIS WEST 1,273 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
October 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Cape St. Claire has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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