Defense Heights, MD
Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland
Defense Heights is a small unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is 0.4 miles NE of Woodlawn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20784.
Defense Heights at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Prince George's County
- ZIP code
- 20784
- Nearest town
- Woodlawn (0.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9453, -76.9042
Weather in Defense Heights now
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Defense Heights weather by the hour
Defense Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Defense Heights.
This week in Defense Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Defense Heights
What is the weather usually like in Defense Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,158 mm
- 9.7 insnowfall per year · 25 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Defense Heights: 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 Defense Heights.
Defense Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Defense Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Defense Heights?
Defense Heights 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 Defense Heights 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 Defense Heights
The closest live webcam is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 4.1 miles W of Defense Heights.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Defense Heights.
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Map of Defense Heights, MD
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- Rogers Heights1.0 mi W
- Springbrook Terrace1.0 mi NW
- Ducat Town1.0 mi NW
- Ardwick1.2 mi E
- Riverdale Hills1.3 mi N
- Whiteley1.3 mi W
- Riverdale Heights1.4 mi NW
- West Lanham Hills1.4 mi E
- Riverdale Gardens1.7 mi N
- Wildercroft1.7 mi N
- Ardwick Park1.7 mi E
- Tuxedo1.9 mi SW
Questions about Defense Heights
Where is Defense Heights, MD?
Defense Heights is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, 0.4 miles NE of Woodlawn.
What county is Defense Heights in?
Defense Heights is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Defense Heights, MD?
The ZIP code for Defense Heights is 20784.
What is the nearest town to Defense Heights?
Woodlawn, 0.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Defense Heights?
Yes. The closest is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 4.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Defense Heights?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Defense Heights?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Defense Heights?
About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Defense Heights?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Defense Heights?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Defense Heights have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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