Langley Park, MD

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

3.0 /5.0
B Good
22,057 Population 22,280/sq mi density
$82,038 Median Income $22,125 per capita
$348,700 Home Value $373,203 Zillow
$1,675 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$82,038 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$348,700 home value, $1,675/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Langley Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density22,280/sq mi
Coordinates38.9895°N, 76.9807°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPrince George's County County
Nearest AirportRonald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

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

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 146 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 144 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 147 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 48 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 142 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 140 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 145 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 122 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 82 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 135 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 146 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 143 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 149 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 120 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 104 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 142 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 144 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 148 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 123 km
Feb 19, 2012 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 148 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 1 199 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 262 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 255 km
1986 Charley Category 1 236 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

487 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 369 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 52 km 3
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 98 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 7 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 57 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 25 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 61 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 90 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 37 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 55 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 42 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 56 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION (1,518 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 97 km
1999 NCO 816 60 km
2001 A 1 M 2 594 97 km
2005 A 1 561 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Langley Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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