South Kensington, Maryland Weather
South Kensington, 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 South Kensington, Montgomery County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near South Kensington. Tide source:
Flight conditions near South Kensington. Data source: locating…
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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
