Weather & Climate in Indian Head, MD

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Indian Head enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.1°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	3,237/sq mi
Coordinates	38.5986°N, 77.1557°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Charles County County
Nearest Airport	Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 12.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.09"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	88.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Aug 23, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M5.8	103 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	101 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	103 km	0 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	115 km	16 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	77 km	7 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	129 km	13 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	110 km	0 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	99 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	126 km	0 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	102 km	3 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	143 km	10 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	99 km	5 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	103 km	4 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	89 km	19 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	106 km	9 km
Aug 3, 1995	13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia	M2.9	140 km	1 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	149 km	5 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	132 km	2 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	101 km	0 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	99 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	196 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	217 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	—	221 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	217 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	232 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

452 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 323 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002	EF4	6 km	38.0 mi	3
Sep 24, 2001	EF4	72 km	10.0 mi	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF3	90 km	30.3 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF3	57 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	77 km	18.0 mi	0
Sep 24, 2001	EF3	40 km	17.5 mi	2
Apr 1, 1998	EF3	90 km	5.0 mi	2
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	78 km	3.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	21 km	17.9 mi	1
Jan 26, 1978	EF3	17 km	0.7 mi	1
Apr 1, 1973	EF3	27 km	9.8 mi	0
Nov 2, 1966	EF3	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	56 km	11.4 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	88 km	4.4 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	89 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	83 km	5.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2017	EF2	81 km	2.4 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF2	41 km	3.4 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	35 km	15.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH (5,678 acres, 2004).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2004	RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH	5,678	97 km
2014	BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14	5,433	99 km
2005	MARSH RX-FWS	4,380	100 km
2019	MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT	3,197	100 km
2011	COMPARTMENT J	2,775	99 km
2011	SMITH RUN FIRE	1,908	92 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,692	96 km
2004	ROBBINS FIRE	1,612	99 km
2004	BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION	1,518	92 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,260	96 km
1999	FB A 3	1,156	96 km
2011	COMPARTMENT E42 AND 43	991	95 km
2005	UNNAMED	942	97 km
2011	CHOPPING ROAD	889	91 km
1999	NCO	816	20 km
2007	UNNAMED	782	99 km
2007	L 1 J 2 FB B 1 FB F 1	736	99 km
2008	J 2	719	100 km
2007	UNNAMED	713	96 km
2001	A 1 M 2	594	90 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.8 in	Driest
March	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
June	72°F (22°C)	3.5 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
September	69°F (20°C)	3.5 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.3 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.2 in

Indian Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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