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Weather & Climate in Landover, MD

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

Landover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°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 45.6 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density6,140/sq mi
Coordinates38.9244°N, 76.8876°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPrince George's County County
Nearest AirportRonald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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

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

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 145 km 6 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 144 km 7 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 146 km 0 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 59 km 7 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 142 km 3 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 136 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 145 km 3 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 129 km 2 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 92 km 5 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 131 km 19 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 148 km 9 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 146 km 5 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 145 km 4 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 127 km 1 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 111 km 5 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 142 km 5 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 143 km 0 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 145 km 5 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 149 km 0 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 131 km 1 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 188 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 75 mph 257 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 - 246 km
1986 Charley Category 1 81 mph 225 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 98 mph 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 384 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 49 km 38.0 mi 3
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 91 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 76 km 18.0 mi 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 8 km 17.5 mi 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 65 km 2.2 mi 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 92 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 23 km 17.9 mi 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 59 km 0.7 mi 1
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 41 km 9.8 mi 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 38 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 98 km 17.5 mi 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 27 km 11.4 mi 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 53 km 5.5 mi 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 47 km 2.4 mi 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 83 km 3.4 mi 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 97 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 47 km 15.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 79 km 13.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 57 km 4.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 78 km 3.0 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 97 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 93 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 94 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 94 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 96 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 95 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 94 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 97 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 97 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 91 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 96 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 86 km
2009 BECKERS ISLAND 1,398 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,260 92 km
2011 GUINEA ISLAND COMPLEX 1,170 99 km
1999 FB A 3 1,156 92 km
2006 L 2 FB H 2 G 2 1,039 95 km
2011 COMPARTMENT E42 AND 43 991 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 942 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (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) 3.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in

Landover has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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