Bethesda, Maryland Weather
Bethesda, Maryland — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Bethesda, Montgomery County.
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About Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and broad, tree-lined avenues, a place where the soft, humid air of the Mid-Atlantic often carries the scent of blooming magnolias and freshly cut grass. It lies 4.0 miles west of Silver Spring, MD (from Silver Spring, MD: bearing 260°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-north-west of Washington. The terrain, gently sloped and well-drained, allows for the mature canopy of oak and maple trees to thrive, their branches creating a dappled, verdant ceiling that softens the bright Maryland sun. Sidewalks are wide and inviting, fostering a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere where neighbors often exchange greetings, and the occasional distant siren serves as a reminder of the proximity to the bustling capital. The character of Bethesda is one of cultivated elegance, a place that feels both established and vibrantly alive, with a subtle hum of activity that never quite rises to a clamor, but instead settles into a comfortable, consistent rhythm. The history of Bethesda is deeply intertwined with the development of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, its origins tracing back to a small crossroads settlement that grew with the expansion of the nation's capital. Once a more rural expanse, it has transformed into a hub of commerce and innovation, its local economy now driven by a robust presence of research institutions, technology firms, and a thriving healthcare sector, most notably the National Institutes of Health. This influx of scientific and medical expertise has shaped Bethesda's cultural identity, drawing a diverse and highly educated population, and contributing to a sophisticated, outward-looking character. The presence of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center also imbues the area with a unique sense of service and national pride, a constant reminder of its connection to the country's defense and well-being.
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| Location | Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38.980666°N, 77.100256°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20814, 20892, 20810, 20811, 20813 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Bethesda, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bethesda, Maryland, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Bethesda includes coordinates 38.980666°N, 77.100256°W, situated in Montgomery County. ZIP code 20814, 20892, 20810, 20811, 20813. Telephone area code: 301, 240. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
