Galena, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Cecil County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
766
Population
2,070/sq mi density
$87,188
Median Income
$42,195 per capita
$273,100
Home Value
$425,730 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,188 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$273,100 home value, $850/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Galena 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. 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 44.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 68 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,070/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3426°N, 75.8787°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cecil County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | - | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
Galena has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").