South Kensington, Maryland Weather
South Kensington, 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 South Kensington, Montgomery County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near South Kensington. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for South Kensington is published on the Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) page, 18 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 South Kensington 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 South Kensington: Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO) 42 km · Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK) 51 km
Conditions reported at KGAI describe the airfield itself. Weather 18 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at South Kensington specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About South Kensington, Maryland
South Kensington lies cradled by the rolling terrain of Montgomery County, a landscape characterized by a gentle, persistent undulation that speaks of the ancient bedrock beneath. It lies 2.0 miles south-west of Wheaton, MD (from Wheaton, MD: bearing 223°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-north-west of Washington. Here, the air carries a certain humidity, thick with the scent of pine needles and damp earth after a summer rain, and the late afternoon sun, when it breaks through the canopy of mature oak and maple trees, casts long, slanted shadows across the lawns of modest, well-kept homes. The streets themselves are broad and unpretentious, lined with a mix of architectural styles that suggest generations of quiet growth, from the sturdy bungalows of mid-century to more contemporary additions, all contributing to a sense of settled, lived-in permanence. This corner of Montgomery County, while not steeped in grand historical pronouncements, has a story woven from diligent work and evolving aspirations. The proximity to the District of Columbia has always been a defining influence, shaping South Kensington into a community that serves as both a tranquil retreat and a practical nexus for those who contribute to the region's broader economic and cultural life. Its development, like that of many surrounding areas, was spurred by the post-war boom and the expansion of suburban life, leading to the establishment of local businesses and services that cater to the daily needs of its residents, fostering a quiet, neighborly economy. The presence of well-regarded public schools and accessible green spaces, including small parks that offer respite and a connection to nature, further solidifies South Kensington's character as a place where families have found a measure of peace and opportunity.
Live animated radar for South Kensington 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 | South Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.018998°N, 77.079978°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20895 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This South Kensington, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for South Kensington, 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 South Kensington includes coordinates 39.018998°N, 77.079978°W, situated in Montgomery County. ZIP code 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.
