Brown Station, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,918 Population 635/sq mi density
$153,750 Median Income $63,703 per capita
$449,700 Home Value $416,889 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$153,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$449,700 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Brown Station enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density635/sq mi
Coordinates38.8553°N, 76.7971°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPrince George's County County
Nearest AirportRonald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %76.5%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0451 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.08 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.17 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.4 / 100
Community Resilience29.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 14, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 145 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 144 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 145 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 70 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 141 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 133 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 145 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 138 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 103 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 148 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 145 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 128 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 136 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 119 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 142 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 143 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 143 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 146 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 139 km
Feb 19, 2012 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 178 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 253 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 237 km
1991 Bob Category 3 297 km
1986 Charley Category 1 214 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

466 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 390 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 48 km 3
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 65 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 18 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 73 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 26 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 59 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 41 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 17 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 41 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 54 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 60 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 8, 2004 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 BESTPITCH 7,743 86 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 82 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 83 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 83 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 90 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 89 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 85 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 84 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 83 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 91 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 86 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 86 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 86 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 80 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 85 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 75 km
2009 BECKERS ISLAND 1,398 85 km
2022 ELLIOTTS ISLAND 1,324 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,260 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.6 in

Brown Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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