Phelps, MD
Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland
Phelps is a small unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is 0.0 miles N of Forestville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20747.
Phelps at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Prince George's County
- ZIP code
- 20747
- Nearest town
- Forestville (0.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.8497, -76.8714
Weather in Phelps now
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Phelps weather by the hour
Phelps weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Phelps.
This week in Phelps
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Phelps
What is the weather usually like in Phelps?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 45.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,144 mm
- 15.9 insnowfall per year · 40 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Phelps: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station UPPER MARLBORO 3 NNW, MD US (USC00189070), adjusted for the elevation of Phelps.
Phelps weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Phelps through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Phelps?
Phelps has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.0 inches (1,144 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Phelps 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 Phelps
The closest live webcam is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 7.7 miles NW of Phelps.
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Questions about Phelps
Where is Phelps, MD?
Phelps is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, 0.0 miles N of Forestville.
What county is Phelps in?
Phelps is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Phelps, MD?
The ZIP code for Phelps is 20747.
What is the nearest town to Phelps?
Forestville, 0.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Phelps?
Yes. The closest is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 7.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Phelps?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Phelps?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Phelps?
About 45.0 inches (1,144 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Phelps?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Phelps?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Phelps have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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