While You're Here

Weather

College Park, Maryland, lies at the western edge of the middle Atlantic coastal plain, about 80km east of the Blue Ridge Mountains and 55km west of the Chesapeake Bay. Station elevation is only 22m above mean sea level in a region of slightly rolling terrain. Summers are warm and often humid. The warmest weather occurs in late July, when daily high temperatures commonly exceed 30C (86F). During the summer, showers are frequent. Thunderstorms occur on about one of every five days.

Getting Around Campus

To get around campus, the Campus Connector North is the best bet. Please visit the UMD Shuttle Web site for up-to-date information on parking and transportation.

Attractions

Visit the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.