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Chesapeake Beach, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Calvert County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
6,428
Population
2,390/sq mi density
$135,888
Median Income
$58,705 per capita
$438,300
Home Value
$451,746 Zillow
$1,490
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
362
Violent Crime/100K
1,689 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$135,888 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$438,300 home value, $1,490/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Chesapeake Beach 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 34 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6895°N, 76.5544°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Calvert County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Mary's County Regional (LTW) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in |
Chesapeake Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.9").