Slaughter Beach, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · Sussex County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
431
Population
304/sq mi density
$96,500
Median Income
$70,356 per capita
$770,800
Home Value
$570,336 Zillow
$1,579
Median Rent
43.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,500 median income, 2.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$770,800 home value, $1,579/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Slaughter Beach 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 43.9 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9183°N, 75.3133°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sussex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0463 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.20 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively 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 High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
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 | - | - | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Slaughter Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").