College Park (MD) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
College Park experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in College Park is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
College Park has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1144 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in College Park shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 152 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 65 mm of rainfall over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our College Park Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, College Park serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in College Park.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 69%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 5 m/s in January, February, March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit College Park in the United States of America
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 152 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 65 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
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