Lanham, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
11,956
Population
3,387/sq mi density
$95,488
Median Income
$31,957 per capita
$413,800
Home Value
$469,383 Zillow
$2,132
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$95,488 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$413,800 home value, $2,132/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lanham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°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
33°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,387/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9621°N, 76.8392°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Prince George's County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
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 Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.8 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Lanham has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°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").