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Lanham (MD) Climate by Month

The temperature in Lanham can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Lanham. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 6°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -4°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Lanham has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1170 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Lanham, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 156 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 67 mm over 10 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Lanham, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (19 KM, 12 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Lanham 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Lanham?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lanham?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lanham?
    June tops the wettest month list with 156 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lanham?
    February is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lanham?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Lanham (MD)

    Fri   Nov 22
    6°C | 1°C
    SW 22 km/h
    8.9 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    12°C | 4°C
    NW 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    14°C | 5°C
    W 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain