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Highland Beach, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Anne Arundel County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
80
Population
1,333/sq mi density
$162,917
Median Income
$87,296 per capita
$730,300
Home Value
$609,479 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
500
Violent Crime/100K
2,446 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$162,917 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$730,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Highland Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9311°N, 76.4670°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Anne Arundel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
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 | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Highland Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.9").