Edmonston, Maryland — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Edmonston, Prince George's County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Edmonston. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Edmonston is published on the College Park Airport (KCGS) page, 4 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Edmonston have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Edmonston: Joint Base Andrews (KADW) 16 km · Potomac Airfield (KVKX) 22 km · Lee Airport (KANP) 31 km
Conditions reported at KCGS describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Edmonston specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Edmonston rests at a gentle elevation, its landscape a subtle interplay of tree-lined streets and the occasional open patch of sky hinting at the broader contours of Prince George's County. It lies 2.4 miles south of College Park, MD (from College Park, MD: bearing 172°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east-north-east of Washington. The terrain here is not dramatic, but rather a patient unfolding of soft grades, where the earth seems to breathe with an unassuming grace. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, cast dappled shadows on sidewalks that have seen decades of footsteps. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a reminder of the soil that underpins this community. This is a place where the built environment feels comfortably integrated with the natural world, where the rhythm of daily life is measured by the changing seasons and the dependable arc of the sun. The story of Edmonston is one of evolving commerce and the steady pulse of residential life. Originally part of larger agricultural tracts, its development gained momentum in the early 20th century, spurred by proximity to burgeoning urban centers and the establishment of local industries. While the echoes of past factories might be faint, the spirit of industriousness remains, now largely channeled into the service sector and the daily commutes of its residents. The well-maintained homes and local businesses speak to a community invested in its present and future, a place where the quiet hum of activity replaces the clamor of grand pronouncements. Edmonston’s character is etched not in monumental landmarks, but in the everyday interactions, the familiar faces, and the shared sense of belonging that defines its unique corner of the county.
Live animated radar for Edmonston and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Edmonston, Prince George's County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38.946778°N, 76.931085°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20781 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Edmonston, Maryland, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Edmonston includes coordinates 38.946778°N, 76.931085°W, situated in Prince George's County. ZIP code 20781. 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. 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.