Whitehaven, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Wicomico County County
4.1
/5.0
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Great
80
Population
216/sq mi density
57°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
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Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitehaven enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2698°N, 75.7947°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wicomico County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in |
Whitehaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").