Buena Vista, MD

Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland

Buena Vista is a small unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is 1.5 miles S of Hillcrest Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20020.

Buena Vista at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Prince George's County
ZIP code
20020
Nearest town
Hillcrest Heights (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.8569, -76.9797

Weather in Buena Vista now

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Buena Vista weather by the hour

Buena Vista weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Buena Vista.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buena Vista

What is the weather usually like in Buena Vista?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°43°60°78°95°45°30°Jan48°32°Feb56°39°Mar68°48°Apr76°58°May85°67°Jun90°72°Jul88°71°Aug81°64°Sep69°52°Oct58°42°Nov49°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan2.6"Feb3.5"Mar3.2"Apr3.9"May4.2"Jun4.3"Jul3.3"Aug3.9"Sep3.7"Oct2.9"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Buena Vista: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, VA US (USW00013743), adjusted for the elevation of Buena Vista.

Buena Vista weather month by month

January
45° 30°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
February
48° 32°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
March
56° 39°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
April
68° 48°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
76° 58°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 67°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 72°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
88° 71°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
81° 64°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 52°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 42°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
49° 35°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Buena Vista through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:11 PM9 h 48 min
February6:57 AM5:46 PM10 h 49 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:46 PM13 h 16 min
May5:53 AM8:14 PM14 h 21 min
June5:40 AM8:36 PM14 h 55 min
July5:53 AM8:34 PM14 h 40 min
August6:20 AM8:04 PM13 h 43 min
September6:48 AM7:17 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:55 PM10 h 6 min
December7:17 AM4:48 PM9 h 30 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Buena Vista?

Buena Vista has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Buena Vista is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Buena Vista

The closest live webcam is Washington: US Capitol, 2.9 miles NW of Buena Vista.

Washington: US CapitolWashington · 2.9 mi NWOn Windy
Washington › West: Thomas Jefferson Memorial - Tidal Basin - Lincoln MemorialWashington · 3.3 mi NWOn Windy
National Landing: 12th St S at South Clark Stunknown · 3.9 mi WOn Windy
Lynhaven: S Glebe Rd at Potomac Rdunknown · 3.9 mi WOn Windy
National Landing: Richmond Hwy at 23rd Stunknown · 3.9 mi WOn Windy
National Landing: Richmond Hwy at Potomac Aveunknown · 4.0 mi WOn Windy
National Landing: RT 1 AT 33RD STunknown · 4.0 mi WOn Windy
National Landing: Army Navy Dr at South Eads Stunknown · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Lynhaven: S. GLEBE RD. AT EADS STunknown · 4.2 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Buena Vista.

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Questions about Buena Vista

Where is Buena Vista, MD?

Buena Vista is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, 1.5 miles S of Hillcrest Heights.

What county is Buena Vista in?

Buena Vista is in Prince George's County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Buena Vista, MD?

The ZIP code for Buena Vista is 20020.

What is the nearest town to Buena Vista?

Hillcrest Heights, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Buena Vista?

Yes. The closest is Washington: US Capitol, 2.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Buena Vista?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Buena Vista?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Buena Vista?

About 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Buena Vista?

Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Buena Vista?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Buena Vista have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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