National Harbor, 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 National Harbor, Prince George's County.
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National Harbor rises from the Potomac River's edge, a modern beacon against the Maryland sky. It lies 2.3 miles east-south-east of Alexandria, VA (from Alexandria, VA: bearing 122°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south of Washington. Its broad, paved promenades invite leisurely strolls, lined with buildings that gleam with glass and steel, their facades reflecting the sun like polished stones. The air here carries a faint, briny tang, a whisper of the river's vastness, and the gentle incline of the land offers panoramic views of the water, its surface a shifting canvas of blues and grays. Towering above it all, the Capital Wheel spins with a slow, deliberate grace, its gondolas like luminous jewels against the deepening twilight, a silent testament to the human desire to reach for the sky. This developed waterfront community, born of a vision for revitalized commerce and entertainment, has quickly become a hub for a diverse range of enterprises. The local economy thrives on the steady influx of visitors drawn to its array of shops, restaurants, and hotels, a vibrant ecosystem fueled by tourism and convention business. History here is less about ancient ruins and more about the swift narrative of contemporary development, a deliberate creation designed to capture the spirit of modern leisure and business. The proximity to Washington D.C. imbues National Harbor with a sense of national purpose, even as its own distinct character, shaped by the river's constant flow and the hum of activity, solidifies its identity.
Live animated radar for National Harbor and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | National Harbor, Prince George's County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38.7876°N, 77.0113°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20745 |
| 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 National Harbor, 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 National Harbor includes coordinates 38.787600°N, 77.011300°W, situated in Prince George's County. ZIP code 20745. 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.