Lanham (MD) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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 average lows reaching -4°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Lanham 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
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 per average day. 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 Lanham.
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 average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in January, February, March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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2 m/s
2 m/s
5 m/s
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:
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 156 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
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