North Bethesda, Maryland Weather
North Bethesda, 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 North Bethesda, Montgomery County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near North Bethesda. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for North Bethesda is published on the Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) page, 14 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. 3 airfields within reach of North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda: Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO) 38 km · Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK) 47 km
Conditions reported at KGAI describe the airfield itself. Weather 14 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at North Bethesda specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About North Bethesda, Maryland
North Bethesda, Maryland, unfolds across a landscape of rolling terrain, a gentle topography that gives way to a suburban sprawl punctuated by pockets of green. It lies 3.3 miles south-south-east of Rockville, MD (from Rockville, MD: bearing 146°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-west of Silver Spring. The air here often carries the humid scent of summer, a thick sweetness that clings to the broadleaf trees lining well-maintained avenues. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, softened swathes, illuminating the manicured lawns and the occasional glimpse of distant, hazy hills. The character of North Bethesda is one of quiet competence, a place where the hum of commerce and the rustle of leaves coexist with a certain understated grace. Historically, this region was shaped by agricultural roots, its fertile soil yielding crops that fed a growing nation. Today, that legacy is largely overshadowed by a dynamic economy driven by technology and research, with a significant presence in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. The Pike District, a vibrant hub within North Bethesda, buzzes with innovation, its modern office buildings reflecting the sky. Yet, echoes of its past persist; the occasional weathered barn or a stand of old-growth oaks can still be found, reminders of a slower, agrarian era. The Strathmore, a renowned arts and cultural center, stands as a testament to the area's commitment to enriching its residents' lives, offering a stage for both local talent and international performers, a beacon of creativity in this industrious corner of Montgomery County.
Live animated radar for North Bethesda 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 | North Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.044554°N, 77.118868°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20852, 20895 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This North Bethesda, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for North Bethesda, 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 North Bethesda includes coordinates 39.044554°N, 77.118868°W, situated in Montgomery County. ZIP code 20852, 20895. 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.
