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Chester, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Anne Arundel County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
4,539
Population
866/sq mi density
$90,938
Median Income
$59,887 per capita
$441,200
Home Value
$522,944 Zillow
$1,849
Median Rent
40.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
598
Violent Crime/100K
4,088 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,938 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$441,200 home value, $1,849/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
598 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 866/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9601°N, 76.2876°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Anne Arundel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").