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Morningside, MD

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

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,031 Population 1,809/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $35,560 per capita
$287,000 Home Value $338,827 Zillow
$2,238 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
694 Violent Crime/100K 2,083 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$287,000 home value, $2,238/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
694 violent crimes/100K (83% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Morningside enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation268 ft (82 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,809/sq mi
Coordinates38.8266°N, 76.8896°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPrince George's County County
Nearest AirportRonald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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

44 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 M5.8 137 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 136 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 138 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 150 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 66 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 133 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 145 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 142 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 137 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 140 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 98 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 121 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 137 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 140 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 138 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 122 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 134 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 135 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 139 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 141 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 1 183 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 247 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 236 km
1986 Charley Category 1 217 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

471 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 390 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 40 km 3
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 99 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 68 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 14 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 17 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 51 km 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 48 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 26 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 49 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 51 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 46 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 91 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 86 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 87 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 88 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 95 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 94 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 90 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 88 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 88 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 96 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 91 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 91 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 85 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 89 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 80 km
2009 BECKERS ISLAND 1,398 90 km
2022 ELLIOTTS ISLAND 1,324 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,260 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Morningside has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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