Weather & Climate in Federalsburg, MD

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Federalsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.4°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6 ft (2 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density	1,460/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6923°N, 75.7725°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Caroline County County
Nearest Airport	Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"

22% above US avg

Snowfall 12.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	45.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.7 / 100
Community Resilience	56.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	94 km	10 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	109 km	5 km
Mar 15, 1993	5 km W of Columbia, Maryland	M2.7	114 km	5 km
Oct 28, 1994	1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland	M2.7	98 km	-
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	146 km	2 km
Jan 13, 1990	6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland	M2.6	126 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2021	2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland	M2.6	106 km	3 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	137 km	18 km
Feb 9, 2023	29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia	M2.6	96 km	11 km
Sep 29, 1997	Virginia	M2.5	146 km	3 km
Mar 10, 1993	3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland	M2.5	113 km	5 km
Feb 26, 1993	2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey	M2.5	150 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2014	Arthur	Category 2	92 mph	233 km
2012	Sandy	Category 1	92 mph	228 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	94 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	279 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	-	212 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 1	86 mph	257 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	254 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	211 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	152 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	115 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

265 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 115 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	14 km	14.3 mi	1
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	55 km	18.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	74 km	11.4 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	52 km	35.8 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	27 km	1.3 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	74 km	3.8 mi	0
Apr 15, 2019	EF2	21 km	6.2 mi	0
Jul 23, 2017	EF2	58 km	2.4 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	28 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF2	92 km	0.8 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF2	79 km	7.0 mi	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF2	71 km	4.0 mi	0
Sep 27, 1993	EF2	93 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 31, 1992	EF2	43 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 18, 1984	EF2	21 km	1.5 mi	0
Oct 13, 1983	EF2	78 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF2	53 km	1.0 mi	2
Jun 29, 1980	EF2	98 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1978	EF2	78 km	6.9 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	-	-	133 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BESTPITCH (7,743 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	BESTPITCH	7,743	39 km
2004	RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH	5,678	43 km
2014	BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14	5,433	42 km
2005	MARSH RX-FWS	4,380	39 km
2007	GUINEA MARSH	4,173	39 km
2009	DOCTORS CREEK	3,686	39 km
1999	FB R O C I	3,525	43 km
2019	MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT	3,197	41 km
2011	COMPARTMENT J	2,775	42 km
2005	ISLAND CREEK	2,729	40 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,156	40 km
1992	UNNAMED	2,038	38 km
2005	VEGETATION RESEARCH	1,926	36 km
2011	THOROFARE	1,850	37 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,692	42 km
2004	ROBBINS FIRE	1,612	45 km
1988	SLAU BCH 2	1,578	47 km
2020	SPLIT DITCH	1,518	91 km
2004	BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION	1,518	42 km
2014	RAILROAD	1,431	91 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (1°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.0 in	Driest
March	45°F (7°C)	4.2 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.0 in
June	72°F (22°C)	3.5 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.2 in
September	69°F (20°C)	3.8 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.3 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.4 in

Federalsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.0").

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