Trappe, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Talbot County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,112
Population
413/sq mi density
$64,231
Median Income
$28,810 per capita
$243,600
Home Value
$413,932 Zillow
$1,360
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$64,231 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$243,600 home value, $1,360/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Trappe 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 | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 413/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6635°N, 76.0519°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Talbot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 146 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 |
Trappe 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").