Greenbelt, 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 Greenbelt, Prince George's County.
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Greenbelt unfolds as a carefully planned landscape where broad avenues meet the dappled shade of mature trees, a deliberate creation designed to foster community. It lies 3.7 miles east-north-east of College Park, MD (from College Park, MD: bearing 63°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east of Silver Spring. The terrain gently slopes, embracing the meandering paths that encourage exploration on foot or by bicycle, a stark contrast to the hurried pace of surrounding urban sprawls. Open, grassy expanses punctuated by thoughtfully placed playgrounds and communal gathering spots invite spontaneous interaction, while the quiet hum of everyday life is underscored by the rustling leaves and the distant calls of birds. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, seems to soften and deepen, casting long, benevolent shadows that give the residential areas a serene, almost dreamlike quality. This planned community, born from the aspirations of the New Deal era, sought to offer a harmonious blend of nature and modern living, a vision still palpable in its enduring layout. Greenbelt’s original purpose was to address the social and economic challenges of the Great Depression, establishing a cooperative model of living that continues to inform its unique character. The local economy, while diversified over the decades, retains echoes of its agricultural roots, with vestiges of open land and community gardens reminding residents of the soil's bounty. The Prince George's Publick Playhouse, a vibrant hub of local arts, stands as a testament to the enduring commitment to cultural enrichment, a distinctive feature that draws people together and celebrates the creative spirit of Greenbelt.
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| Location | Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.004554°N, 76.875528°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20770, 20768, 20771 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Greenbelt, 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 Greenbelt includes coordinates 39.004554°N, 76.875528°W, situated in Prince George's County. ZIP code 20770, 20768, 20771. 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.