Annapolis is located in central Maryland on the south bank of the Severn River, near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. It is the capital of Maryland and lies 27 miles south-southeast of Baltimore and 27 miles east of Washington, D.C. For long Annapolis has been an integral part of the national affairs and a sit of the U.S. Naval Academy. The city has successfully maintained its 17th century charm despite being home to modern industries and businesses.
Annapolis enjoys a temperate mid-latitude climate with warm, humid summers and mild winters. Spring and autumn are best time for visitors to enjoy Annapolis. Summers receive heavy showers along with strong winds. Breezes from the Chesapeake Bay and nearby creeks moderate the city's temperature. Regional rainfall averages slightly more than 39 inches annually, while snowfall averages below 15 inches per year.
Area: 7.2 square miles (2004))
Elevation: 92 feet above sea level
Latitude: 38.97 N
Longitude: 76.50 W
Average Temperatures: January, 35.5° F; July, 85.2° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 39.03 inches of rain; 14.4 inches of snow
Population: 36,300 (as on July 2005)
Attractions
Festivals
- Anne Arundel County Fair and Maryland Seafood Festival in September
- U.S. Sailboat Show and Powerboat Show and the Scottish Highland Games in October
- Lights Parade and First Night Annapolis in December
- Annapolis JazzFest in June
- Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival in August
