Leonardtown, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · St. Mary's County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
4,712
Population
1,224/sq mi density
$148,276
Median Income
$51,051 per capita
$528,100
Home Value
$535,351 Zillow
$1,793
Median Rent
19.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$148,276 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$528,100 home value, $1,793/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
46.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Leonardtown 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. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 91 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3039°N, 76.6397°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | St. Mary's County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Mary's County Regional (LTW) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Leonardtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").