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Greensboro, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,563 Population 2,395/sq mi density
$44,934 Median Income $23,135 per capita
$230,600 Home Value $299,970 Zillow
$974 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
160 Violent Crime/100K 2,455 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,934 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$230,600 home value, $974/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Greensboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation32 ft (10 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density2,395/sq mi
Coordinates38.9764°N, 75.8081°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCaroline County County
Nearest AirportCambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.7 / 100
Community Resilience56.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 9, 2023.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 142 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 65 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 136 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 142 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 79 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 98 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 77 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 135 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 114 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 140 km
Feb 9, 2023 29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia M2.6 124 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 107 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 146 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 86 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 105 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 150 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 148 km
Sep 29, 1997 Virginia M2.5 143 km
Mar 10, 1993 3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland M2.5 97 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 253 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 239 km
2011 Irene Category 1 120 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 243 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 286 km
1993 Emily Category 3 279 km
1991 Bob Category 3 233 km
1986 Charley Category 1 183 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 130 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

323 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 167 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 28 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 80 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 70 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 30 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 59 km 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 47 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 94 km 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 77 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 20 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF2 63 km 0
Sep 27, 1993 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 31, 1992 EF2 25 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 105 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 67 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 69 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 69 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 67 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 69 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 68 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 71 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 69 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 69 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 69 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 69 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 66 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 65 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 65 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 68 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 72 km
1988 SLAU BCH 2 1,578 46 km
2020 SPLIT DITCH 1,518 72 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 66 km
2014 RAILROAD 1,431 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Greensboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").

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