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Dames Quarter, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Somerset County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
207
Population
17/sq mi density
$69,342
Median Income
$24,812 per capita
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,109
Violent Crime/100K
4,653 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,342 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,109 violent crimes/100K (192% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dames Quarter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1729°N, 75.8900°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Somerset County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Dames Quarter has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.1").