College Park experiences a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification *Cfa*). Summers are notably hot and humid, with average high temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s (°F) and frequent, short-lived afternoon thunderstorms.
Winters are generally mild, with daytime highs in the 50s and overnight lows occasionally dropping below freezing. Snowfall is rare, though light dustings occur every few years. Spring and autumn are widely considered the best times to visit, offering comfortable temperatures, lower humidity, and vibrant foliage. Severe weather can occasionally impact the area in the form of heavy thunderstorms or remnants of tropical systems moving inland.
