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Edesville, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Kent County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
39 Population 139/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 2,603 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Edesville 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 46.0 inches. The area receives 16.7 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 Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation22 ft (7 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates39.1539°N, 76.2072°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKent County County
Nearest AirportBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0474 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.3 / 100
Community Resilience88.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
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 High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 132 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 132 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 104 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 72 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 123 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 141 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 110 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 123 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 131 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 105 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 134 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 83 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 124 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 107 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 38 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 60 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 105 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 116 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 46 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 293 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 278 km
2011 Irene Category 1 157 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 262 km
1991 Bob Category 3 272 km
1986 Charley Category 1 214 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

430 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 322 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 66 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 71 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 86 km 1
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 48 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 84 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 24 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 62 km 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BESTPITCH (7,743 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 BESTPITCH 7,743 87 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 86 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 86 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 85 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 89 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 89 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 89 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 86 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 86 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 90 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 86 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 85 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 85 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 85 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 90 km
1988 SLAU BCH 2 1,578 84 km
2020 SPLIT DITCH 1,518 98 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 80 km
2014 RAILROAD 1,431 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (20°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

Edesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.0").

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