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Naval Academy, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Anne Arundel County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,592 Population 2,948/sq mi density
$120,347 Median Income $35,689 per capita
$2,715 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
500 Violent Crime/100K 2,446 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,347 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Naval Academy 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 Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density2,948/sq mi
Coordinates38.9848°N, 76.4826°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAnne Arundel County County
Nearest AirportBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0446 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience89.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 86 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 103 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 130 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 122 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 131 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 129 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 111 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 113 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 131 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 45 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 37 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 124 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 133 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 60 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 41 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 136 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 146 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 133 km
Jul 27, 1997 5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia M2.5 144 km
Sep 29, 1997 Virginia M2.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sandy (2012, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Sandy Category 1 295 km
2011 Irene Category 1 162 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 276 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 245 km
1991 Bob Category 3 280 km
1986 Charley Category 1 209 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

451 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 447 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 77 km 3
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 65 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 43 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 57 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 27 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 18 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 90 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 12 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 91 km 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 85 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 143 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 78 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 75 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 76 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 75 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 82 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 81 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 79 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 77 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 76 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 82 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 83 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 78 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 77 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 77 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 74 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 79 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 68 km
2009 BECKERS ISLAND 1,398 78 km
2022 ELLIOTTS ISLAND 1,324 82 km
1991 KENTIS WEST 1,273 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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

Naval Academy 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").

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