Weather & Climate in Lake Arbor, MD

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

Lake Arbor 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. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 170 feet.

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)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	170 ft (52 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density	3,733/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9096°N, 76.8302°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Prince George's County County
Nearest Airport	Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.41"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

38 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	147 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	146 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	148 km	0 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	64 km	7 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	144 km	3 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	132 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	147 km	3 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	131 km	2 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	97 km	5 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	146 km	5 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	132 km	19 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	147 km	4 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	130 km	1 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	113 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	144 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	145 km	0 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	142 km	5 km
Jan 14, 2025	1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia	M2.8	150 km	0 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	133 km	1 km
Oct 28, 1994	1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland	M2.7	48 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	183 km
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	257 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	-	243 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	220 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	210 km

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

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 385 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002	EF4	50 km	38.0 mi	3
Sep 17, 2004	EF3	95 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	71 km	18.0 mi	0
Sep 24, 2001	EF3	13 km	17.5 mi	2
Jul 19, 1996	EF3	67 km	2.2 mi	0
May 22, 1983	EF3	95 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	26 km	17.9 mi	1
Jan 26, 1978	EF3	61 km	0.7 mi	1
Apr 1, 1973	EF3	45 km	9.8 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	37 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 5, 1952	EF3	100 km	17.5 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	21 km	11.4 mi	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	57 km	5.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2017	EF2	42 km	2.4 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF2	86 km	3.4 mi	0
Sep 18, 2004	EF2	96 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	88 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	60 km	4.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	83 km	13.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	52 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: BESTPITCH (7,743 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	BESTPITCH	7,743	92 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	89 km
2007	GUINEA MARSH	4,173	96 km
2009	DOCTORS CREEK	3,686	95 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	89 km
2005	ISLAND CREEK	2,729	97 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,156	97 km
1992	UNNAMED	2,038	92 km
2005	VEGETATION RESEARCH	1,926	92 km
2011	THOROFARE	1,850	92 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,692	86 km
2004	ROBBINS FIRE	1,612	91 km
2004	BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION	1,518	81 km
2009	BECKERS ISLAND	1,398	91 km
2022	ELLIOTTS ISLAND	1,324	97 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,260	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in	Driest
March	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in
September	69°F (20°C)	3.9 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in
November	47°F (9°C)	3.4 in
December	38°F (4°C)	3.4 in

Lake Arbor has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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