Weather & Climate in Oxon Hill, MD

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

Oxon Hill 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 73 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.1°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	73 ft (22 m)
Area	6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density	2,871/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7888°N, 76.9719°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Prince George's County County
Nearest Airport	Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 6 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 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

43 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	129 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	128 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	130 km	0 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	142 km	16 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	65 km	7 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	125 km	3 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	137 km	0 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	150 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	129 km	3 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	144 km	2 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	95 km	5 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	115 km	19 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	129 km	4 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	132 km	9 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	142 km	1 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	127 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	126 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	127 km	0 km
Jan 14, 2025	1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia	M2.8	132 km	0 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	145 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	241 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	—	234 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	219 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	219 km

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

Tornado History

465 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 386 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002	EF4	32 km	38.0 mi	3
Sep 24, 2001	EF4	91 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF3	78 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	71 km	18.0 mi	0
Sep 24, 2001	EF3	16 km	17.5 mi	2
Jul 19, 1996	EF3	79 km	2.2 mi	0
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	9 km	17.9 mi	1
Jan 26, 1978	EF3	43 km	0.7 mi	1
Apr 1, 1973	EF3	31 km	9.8 mi	0
Nov 2, 1966	EF3	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	33 km	11.4 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	99 km	4.4 mi	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	65 km	5.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2017	EF2	57 km	2.4 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF2	67 km	3.4 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	73 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	68 km	13.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	43 km	4.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	39 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	95 km
2004	RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH	5,678	90 km
2014	BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14	5,433	91 km
2005	MARSH RX-FWS	4,380	92 km
2007	GUINEA MARSH	4,173	99 km
2009	DOCTORS CREEK	3,686	98 km
1999	FB R O C I	3,525	94 km
2019	MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT	3,197	92 km
2011	COMPARTMENT J	2,775	92 km
2005	ISLAND CREEK	2,729	100 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,156	100 km
1992	UNNAMED	2,038	95 km
2005	VEGETATION RESEARCH	1,926	96 km
2011	THOROFARE	1,850	95 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,692	89 km
2004	ROBBINS FIRE	1,612	93 km
2004	BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION	1,518	84 km
2009	BECKERS ISLAND	1,398	94 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,260	89 km
2011	GUINEA ISLAND COMPLEX	1,170	97 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)	3.2 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

Oxon Hill 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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