Friendly, MD

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

4.2 /5.0
A Great
11,673 Population 2,392/sq mi density
$136,485 Median Income $47,523 per capita
$407,800 Home Value $444,732 Zillow
$2,345 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$136,485 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$407,800 home value, $2,345/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Friendly enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation237 ft (72 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density2,392/sq mi
Coordinates38.7603°N, 76.9670°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPrince George's County County
Nearest AirportRonald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 13.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.62"

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

43 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 M5.8 127 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 126 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 128 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 140 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 68 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 135 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 123 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 149 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 127 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 148 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 97 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 112 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 127 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 130 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 145 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 130 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 124 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 125 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 130 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 186 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 238 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 231 km
1986 Charley Category 1 216 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

458 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 386 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 30 km 3
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 91 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 69 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 19 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 10 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 41 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 32 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 57 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 34 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 96 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 58 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 66 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 68 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 40 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 72 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 94 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 88 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 89 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 90 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 97 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 97 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 92 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 90 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 90 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 98 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 94 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 94 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 87 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 91 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 82 km
2009 BECKERS ISLAND 1,398 92 km
2022 ELLIOTTS ISLAND 1,324 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,260 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in

Friendly has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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