Hillcrest Heights, Maryland Weather
Hillcrest Heights, 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 Hillcrest Heights, Prince George's County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Hillcrest Heights. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Hillcrest Heights is published on the Joint Base Andrews (KADW) page, 8 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 Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights: Potomac Airfield (KVKX) 10 km · College Park Airport (KCGS) 17 km · Lee Airport (KANP) 36 km
Conditions reported at KADW describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Hillcrest Heights specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Hillcrest Heights, Maryland
Hillcrest Heights unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a testament to the ancient geological forces that shaped this corner of Prince George's County. It lies 3.6 miles north of Prince Georges, MD (from Prince Georges, MD: bearing 354°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-east of Washington. Verdant woodlands, thick with mature oaks and maples, punctuate the residential neighborhoods, their canopies offering a cool, dappled shade that softens the bright Maryland sun. The air here carries a subtle, earthy fragrance, a mingling of damp soil and the sweet perfume of blooming honeysuckle that climbs enthusiastically over weathered fences. Creeks, often unseen but always present, carve meandering paths through the lower ground, their quiet murmur a constant, soothing undertone to the rustle of leaves and the distant hum of traffic. The homes themselves, a diverse collection of mid-century ranches and more contemporary designs, sit comfortably on their lots, many with wide, welcoming porches that invite lingering on warm evenings. The story of Hillcrest Heights is one of gradual growth, a reflection of the broader suburban expansion that has characterized the region for decades. Originally farmland, the land was slowly parceled and developed, transforming fields of corn and tobacco into the streets and homes that define the locality today. Its economy, like many in the county, is deeply intertwined with the larger metropolitan area, serving as a bedroom community for those who work in Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Yet, Hillcrest Heights possesses its own distinct character, a quiet pride in its accessible green spaces and a sense of established neighborhood life. Local businesses, from small grocery stores to family-owned restaurants, form the heart of the community, fostering a feeling of interconnectedness. The presence of several well-regarded public schools also contributes to its enduring appeal, drawing families who value both convenience and a strong sense of place.
Live animated radar for Hillcrest Heights 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.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Hillcrest Heights, Prince George's County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38.832891°N, 76.959419°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20723, 20748 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Hillcrest Heights, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hillcrest Heights, 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 Hillcrest Heights includes coordinates 38.832891°N, 76.959419°W, situated in Prince George's County. ZIP code 20723, 20748. 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.
