Potomac Falls, MD

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland

Potomac Falls is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 2.0 miles E of Potomac, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20854.

Potomac Falls at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Montgomery County
ZIP code
20854
Nearest town
Potomac (2.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.0133, -77.2308

Weather in Potomac Falls now

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Potomac Falls weather by the hour

Potomac Falls weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Potomac Falls.

This week in Potomac Falls

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potomac Falls

What is the weather usually like in Potomac Falls?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°57°75°92°42°27°Jan45°28°Feb54°36°Mar66°46°Apr74°55°May82°64°Jun87°69°Jul85°67°Aug78°60°Sep66°48°Oct56°38°Nov46°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.6"Feb3.7"Mar3.2"Apr3.6"May4.0"Jun4.0"Jul3.1"Aug4.0"Sep3.5"Oct3.3"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Potomac Falls: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKVILLE 1 NE, MD US (USC00187705), adjusted for the elevation of Potomac Falls.

Potomac Falls weather month by month

January
42° 27°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
45° 28°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
54° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
66° 46°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
74° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
82° 64°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
87° 69°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 67°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
78° 60°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 48°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
56° 38°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
46° 31°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Potomac Falls through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:12 PM9 h 47 min
February6:58 AM5:47 PM10 h 49 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:47 PM13 h 17 min
May5:54 AM8:16 PM14 h 21 min
June5:41 AM8:37 PM14 h 56 min
July5:54 AM8:35 PM14 h 41 min
August6:21 AM8:05 PM13 h 44 min
September6:49 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:17 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:50 AM4:56 PM10 h 5 min
December7:19 AM4:49 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in Potomac Falls?

Potomac Falls has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Potomac Falls is May–June and August–September. 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 Potomac Falls

The closest live webcam is Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.7 - SB, 4.2 miles SE of Potomac Falls.

Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.7 - SBunknown · 4.2 mi SEOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 42.9 - SBunknown · 4.2 mi SEOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 42.8 - SBunknown · 4.2 mi SEOn Windy
Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.5 - NBunknown · 4.3 mi SEOn Windy
Haver Hills: VA-7 - MM 55.4 - WBunknown · 4.4 mi SWOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 43.4 - SBunknown · 4.4 mi SEOn Windy
A Country Place: VA-7 - MM 56.2 - WBunknown · 4.5 mi SWOn Windy
Colvin's Glen: VA-7 - MM 55 - WBunknown · 4.6 mi SWOn Windy
Broyhill-Langley Estates: I-495 - MM 43.5 - NBunknown · 4.6 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Potomac Falls.

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Questions about Potomac Falls

Where is Potomac Falls, MD?

Potomac Falls is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 2.0 miles E of Potomac.

What county is Potomac Falls in?

Potomac Falls is in Montgomery County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Potomac Falls, MD?

The ZIP code for Potomac Falls is 20854.

What is the nearest town to Potomac Falls?

Potomac, 2.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Potomac Falls?

Yes. The closest is Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.7 - SB, 4.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Potomac Falls?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Potomac Falls?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Potomac Falls?

About 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Potomac Falls?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Potomac Falls?

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

What climate does Potomac Falls have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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