Cordova, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
427
Population
88/sq mi density
$94,226
Median Income
$38,853 per capita
$338,300
Home Value
$447,766 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,226 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$338,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cordova 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 47.8 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.
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 | 58 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8680°N, 75.9989°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Caroline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Low |
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 | - | - | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in |
Cordova has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").