Galestown, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Wicomico County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
77
Population
321/sq mi density
$39,063
Median Income
$22,725 per capita
$243,200
Home Value
$218,170 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$39,063 median income, 12.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$243,200 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Galestown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5626°N, 75.7158°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wicomico County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in |
Galestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.1").