Capitol View, MD

Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland

Capitol View is a small unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is 1.2 miles NE of Fairmount Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20019.

Capitol View at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Prince George's County
ZIP code
20019
Nearest town
Fairmount Heights (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.8894, -76.9317

Weather in Capitol View now

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Capitol View weather by the hour

Capitol View weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Capitol View.

This week in Capitol View

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Capitol View

What is the weather usually like in Capitol View?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°59°77°95°45°28°Jan48°29°Feb56°37°Mar68°46°Apr77°57°May85°66°Jun90°71°Jul88°69°Aug82°62°Sep70°49°Oct58°39°Nov49°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.8"Feb4.0"Mar3.4"Apr4.3"May4.6"Jun4.6"Jul3.7"Aug4.1"Sep4.2"Oct3.2"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Capitol View: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NATL ARBORETUM DC, MD US (USC00186350), adjusted for the elevation of Capitol View.

Capitol View weather month by month

January
45° 28°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow
February
48° 29°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
March
56° 37°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
April
68° 46°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
77° 57°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
90° 71°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
88° 69°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
82° 62°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 49°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 39°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
49° 32°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Capitol View through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:11 PM9 h 48 min
February6:57 AM5:46 PM10 h 49 min
March7:17 AM7:15 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 AM6:30 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 Capitol View?

Capitol View 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 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Capitol View is April–May 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 Capitol View

The closest live webcam is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 3.5 miles NW of Capitol View.

Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial ParkWashington · 3.5 mi NWOn Windy
Washington: US CapitolWashington · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Washington › West: Thomas Jefferson Memorial - Tidal Basin - Lincoln MemorialWashington · 5.4 mi WOn Windy
National Landing: 12th St S at South Clark Stunknown · 6.7 mi WOn Windy
Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological ParkWashington · 6.7 mi NWOn Windy
National Landing: Army Navy Dr at South Eads Stunknown · 6.8 mi WOn Windy
National Landing: I-395 - MM 8.7 - NBunknown · 6.9 mi WOn Windy
National Landing: Richmond Hwy at 23rd Stunknown · 7.0 mi WOn Windy
National Landing: Army Navy Dr at South Hayes Stunknown · 7.0 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Capitol View.

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Questions about Capitol View

Where is Capitol View, MD?

Capitol View is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, 1.2 miles NE of Fairmount Heights.

What county is Capitol View in?

Capitol View is in Prince George's County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Capitol View, MD?

The ZIP code for Capitol View is 20019.

What is the nearest town to Capitol View?

Fairmount Heights, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Capitol View?

Yes. The closest is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 3.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Capitol View?

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

What is the coldest month in Capitol View?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Capitol View?

About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Capitol View?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Capitol View?

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

What climate does Capitol View have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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