Roosevelt Cliffs

Cliff Steep coastal cliffs on Chesapeake Bay, Maryland

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Roosevelt Cliffs
Roosevelt Cliffs vicinity, St. Mary's River / Chesapeake Bay region, Maryland, USA
38.6365, -76.5202

How to Get to Roosevelt Cliffs #

The cliffs are best reached by local county roads off Maryland Route 2 or Route 263 depending on the exact access point. Use a local map or GPS; parking is informal in pullouts and authorized lots.

Tips for Visiting Roosevelt Cliffs #

  • Use binoculars or a long lens for bird and shoreline viewing from cliff edges - privacy and safety rules prohibit getting too close to the escarpment's edge.
  • Check tide tables if exploring the shore below; currents near cliffs can be strong and dangerous.
  • Park at designated pullouts along MD Route 263 or nearby county roads rather than attempting roadside stops on narrow shoulders.

Best Time to Visit Roosevelt Cliffs #

Spring and autumn provide the clearest light and best birding opportunities.

Spring to early summer
Apr-Jun · 10-25°C
Migratory birds pass by and wildflowers accent the cliff top.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 8-18°C
Crisp air and clear visibility across the bay; fewer insects.

Weather & Climate near Roosevelt Cliffs #

Climate

Roosevelt Cliffs's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1097 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 24°

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 30°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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