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Shaft, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
298
Population
377/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
162
Violent Crime/100K
2,261 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Shaft experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 72.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,771 ft (540 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 377/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6223°N, 78.9429°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in |
Shaft has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").