St. Michaels, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Talbot County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

1,381 Population 1,180/sq mi density

$73,831 Median Income $56,901 per capita

$530,200 Home Value $870,000 Zillow

$946 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

585 Violent Crime/100K 1,659 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$73,831 median income, 3.5% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$530,200 home value, $946/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)

A+

Education

4.7 / 5.0

46.5% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Michaels 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 47.6 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.1°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7 ft (2 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	1,180/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7885°N, 76.2226°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Talbot County County
Nearest Airport	Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 14.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	42.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.9 / 100
Community Resilience	97.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 9, 2023.

Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	115 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	101 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	140 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	115 km
Mar 15, 1993	5 km W of Columbia, Maryland	M2.7	76 km
Oct 28, 1994	1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland	M2.7	66 km
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	147 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	143 km
Jan 13, 1990	6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland	M2.6	91 km
Jun 25, 2021	2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland	M2.6	71 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	139 km
Feb 9, 2023	29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia	M2.6	132 km
Jun 25, 2001	8 km S of Remington, Virginia	M2.5	144 km
Sep 29, 1997	Virginia	M2.5	106 km
Mar 10, 1993	3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland	M2.5	75 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2014	Arthur	Category 1	272 km
2012	Sandy	Category 1	268 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	131 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	266 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	221 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 1	287 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	290 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	250 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	178 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	156 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

379 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 434 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002	EF4	87 km	3
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	51 km	1
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	42 km	0
Sep 24, 2001	EF3	67 km	2
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	74 km	1
Jan 26, 1978	EF3	99 km	1
Apr 1, 1973	EF3	96 km	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	57 km	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	33 km	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	98 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	72 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	55 km	0
Apr 15, 2019	EF2	60 km	0
Jul 23, 2017	EF2	22 km	0
May 2, 2002	EF2	98 km	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	72 km	0
Oct 5, 1995	EF2	63 km	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	21 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF2	61 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF2	70 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	48 km
2004	RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH	5,678	46 km
2014	BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14	5,433	47 km
2005	MARSH RX-FWS	4,380	46 km
2007	GUINEA MARSH	4,173	51 km
2009	DOCTORS CREEK	3,686	51 km
1999	FB R O C I	3,525	50 km
2019	MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT	3,197	47 km
2011	COMPARTMENT J	2,775	47 km
2005	ISLAND CREEK	2,729	52 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,156	52 km
1992	UNNAMED	2,038	48 km
2005	VEGETATION RESEARCH	1,926	47 km
2011	THOROFARE	1,850	47 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,692	45 km
2004	ROBBINS FIRE	1,612	50 km
1988	SLAU BCH 2	1,578	81 km
2004	BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION	1,518	40 km
2009	BECKERS ISLAND	1,398	49 km
2022	ELLIOTTS ISLAND	1,324	52 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.7 in
February	37°F (3°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	45°F (7°C)	4.2 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.1 in
June	72°F (22°C)	3.6 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (24°C)	4.1 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.8 in
October	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in
November	49°F (9°C)	3.4 in
December	40°F (4°C)	3.5 in

St. Michaels has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.1").

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