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Tilghman Island, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Talbot County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
874
Population
364/sq mi density
$64,931
Median Income
$49,728 per capita
$330,300
Home Value
$870,000 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
598
Violent Crime/100K
4,088 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,931 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$330,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
598 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Tilghman Island 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 | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7032°N, 76.3363°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Talbot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Tilghman Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").