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Manchester, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · York County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
5,446
Population
2,260/sq mi density
$112,679
Median Income
$47,905 per capita
$351,500
Home Value
$455,497 Zillow
$1,329
Median Rent
44.5% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,679 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$351,500 home value, $1,329/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 34.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6532°N, 76.8867°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.63 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very 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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").