Ritchie, MD
Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland
Ritchie is a small unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is 1.3 miles W of Capitol Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20747.
Ritchie at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Prince George's County
- ZIP code
- 20747
- Nearest town
- Capitol Heights (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.8706, -76.8558
Weather in Ritchie now
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Ritchie weather by the hour
Ritchie weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ritchie.
This week in Ritchie
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ritchie
What is the weather usually like in Ritchie?
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 Ritchie: 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 Ritchie.
Ritchie weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ritchie 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 | 6:19 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 | 4:47 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ritchie?
Ritchie 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 Ritchie 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 Ritchie
The closest live webcam is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 7.5 miles NW of Ritchie.
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- Phelps1.7 mi SW
- Westphalia Estates2.0 mi SE
- Yorkshire Knolls2.2 mi NW
- White House Heights3.5 mi NW
- Dupont Heights3.8 mi W
- Kolbes Corner4.0 mi NE
- Suitland Manor4.0 mi W
- Dodge Park4.1 mi N
- Tuxedo Colony4.1 mi NW
- Royale Gardens subdivision4.1 mi N
- Boulevard Heights4.2 mi W
- Auth Village4.3 mi SW
Questions about Ritchie
Where is Ritchie, MD?
Ritchie is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, 1.3 miles W of Capitol Heights.
What county is Ritchie in?
Ritchie is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Ritchie, MD?
The ZIP code for Ritchie is 20747.
What is the nearest town to Ritchie?
Capitol Heights, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ritchie?
Yes. The closest is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 7.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ritchie?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Ritchie?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ritchie?
About 45.0 inches (1,144 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ritchie?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ritchie?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ritchie have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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