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Cloverly, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
16,726 Population 1,661/sq mi density
$146,316 Median Income $55,389 per capita
$652,200 Home Value $757,862 Zillow
$2,031 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 3,289 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$146,316 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$652,200 home value, $2,031/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cloverly enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation523 ft (159 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²)
Population Density1,661/sq mi
Coordinates39.1039°N, 76.9948°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHoward County County
Nearest AirportRonald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)20.7 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.26 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 40 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 136 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 109 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 76 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 132 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 146 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 107 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 92 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 143 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 110 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 17 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 40 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 122 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 37 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 33 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 138 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 149 km
Aug 25, 2011 7 km SE of Mineral, Virginia M2.6 148 km
Sep 29, 1997 Virginia M2.5 50 km
Jul 27, 1997 5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 206 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 274 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 268 km
1986 Charley Category 1 246 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 386 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 64 km 3
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 19 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 44 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 37 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 45 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 31 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 58 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 58 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 65 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NCO (816 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 NCO 816 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Cloverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.9").

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