Prince Georges, Maryland Weather
Prince Georges, 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 Prince Georges, Prince George's County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Prince Georges. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Prince Georges is published on the Potomac Airfield (KVKX) 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 Prince Georges 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 Prince Georges: Joint Base Andrews (KADW) 8 km · College Park Airport (KCGS) 22 km · Lee Airport (KANP) 38 km
Conditions reported at KVKX describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Prince Georges specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Prince Georges, Maryland
Prince Georges, Maryland, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle descent from the Piedmont's rolling hills towards the Chesapeake Bay's influence, a topography marked by numerous small streams and the broad, life-giving Potomac River. It lies 3.1 miles west-north-west of Clinton, MD (from Clinton, MD: bearing 290°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-south-east of Washington. The terrain, a rich tapestry of woodlands and open spaces, offers a sense of quietude, a breathing room just beyond the urban clamor. Here, the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer shower, and the light at dusk can cast a golden, lingering glow across the fields and through the trees, imbuing Prince Georges with a character that is both settled and subtly vibrant. The land itself seems to hold a patient strength, a resilience that has allowed it to adapt through the seasons and through the ages. The history of Prince Georges is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, its early development shaped by the fertile soil and the waterways that facilitated trade and settlement. Over time, as the nation grew, Prince Georges evolved, embracing a more diverse economic base that now includes a significant presence in government contracting, technology, and retail. This economic dynamism has fostered a community that feels both established and forward-looking, a place where the echoes of its agrarian past are still heard in the quiet hum of commerce and innovation. The spirit of enterprise in Prince Georges is not a brash, overwhelming force, but rather a steady current, powering the daily lives of its residents. The cultural heart of Prince Georges beats with a rich rhythm, offering a blend of community events and access to broader regional attractions. While not home to major professional sports franchises within its immediate bounds, the proximity to Washington D.C. provides ample opportunities for residents to engage with the NFL's Commanders, the NBA's Wizards, MLB's Nationals, and the NHL's Capitals. Annual events, from local festivals celebrating harvest and heritage to seasonal parades, foster a strong sense of togetherness. The area is also graced by the presence of renowned educational institutions such as the University of Maryland, drawing bright minds and contributing to the intellectual vibrancy of Prince Georges. Furthermore, the legacy of influential figures who have called Prince Georges home, including esteemed musicians and accomplished athletes, adds another layer to its distinctive cultural identity.
Live animated radar for Prince Georges 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 | Prince Georges, Prince George's County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38.780411°N, 76.952513°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20744, 20743 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Prince Georges, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Prince Georges, 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 Prince Georges includes coordinates 38.780411°N, 76.952513°W, situated in Prince George's County. ZIP code 20744, 20743. 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.
