Preston, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
794
Population
1,444/sq mi density
$69,375
Median Income
$38,373 per capita
$248,100
Home Value
$337,478 Zillow
$1,406
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$248,100 home value, $1,406/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Preston 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 47.6 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7102°N, 75.9075°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Caroline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.0 / 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in |
Preston has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.1").