Potomac View, MD

Unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland

Potomac View is a small unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland. It is 2.9 miles SE of Cobb Island, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20645.

Potomac View at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Charles County
ZIP code
20645
Nearest town
Cobb Island (2.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.2833, -76.8958

Weather in Potomac View now

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Potomac View weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potomac View

What is the weather usually like in Potomac View?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°55°73°90°44°25°Jan48°26°Feb56°33°Mar67°42°Apr74°52°May82°61°Jun85°66°Jul83°64°Aug77°58°Sep66°46°Oct57°35°Nov48°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan3.0"Feb4.2"Mar3.3"Apr4.3"May4.2"Jun4.6"Jul4.8"Aug4.9"Sep4.2"Oct3.3"Nov4.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MECHANICSVILLE 5 NE, MD US (USC00185865), adjusted for the elevation of Potomac View.

Potomac View weather month by month

January
44° 25°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
February
48° 26°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow
March
56° 33°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
67° 42°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
74° 52°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
82° 61°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 64°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 58°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 46°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 35°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
48° 29°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Potomac View through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:21 AM5:12 PM9 h 51 min
February6:56 AM5:47 PM10 h 51 min
March7:16 AM7:15 PM11 h 59 min
April6:29 AM7:45 PM13 h 15 min
May5:54 AM8:13 PM14 h 18 min
June5:42 AM8:34 PM14 h 52 min
July5:55 AM8:32 PM14 h 37 min
August6:21 AM8:02 PM13 h 41 min
September6:48 AM7:17 PM12 h 29 min
October7:15 AM6:31 PM11 h 15 min
November6:47 AM4:56 PM10 h 8 min
December7:15 AM4:49 PM9 h 34 min

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

What is the weather like in Potomac View?

Potomac View has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Potomac View 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 View

The closest live webcam is Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237, 21.8 miles E of Potomac View.

Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237unknown · 21.8 mi EOn Windy
Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridgeunknown · 22.4 mi EOn Windy
Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge)Tappahannock · 24.5 mi SOn Windy
Stafford: US-1 - MM 156.2 - EB - @ Hospital DriveStafford · 29.3 mi WOn Windy
Coal Landing: US-1 - MM 158.7 - NB - Austin Park Drunknown · 29.7 mi WOn Windy
Stafford: Rte. 630 - MM 4.8 - WB - Wyche RdStafford · 29.8 mi WOn Windy
Coal Landing: I-95 - MM 142.4 - NBunknown · 29.9 mi WOn Windy
Triangle: US-1 - SB - at Joplin RdTriangle · 30.0 mi NWOn Windy
Stafford: VA-630 - MM 4.13 - EB - @ I-95 Ramp BStafford · 30.0 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Potomac View

Where is Potomac View, MD?

Potomac View is an unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland, 2.9 miles SE of Cobb Island.

What county is Potomac View in?

Potomac View is in Charles County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Potomac View, MD?

The ZIP code for Potomac View is 20645.

What is the nearest town to Potomac View?

Cobb Island, 2.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Potomac View?

Yes. The closest is Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237, 21.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Potomac View?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Potomac View?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Potomac View?

About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Potomac View?

Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Potomac View?

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

What climate does Potomac View have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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