Riverdale Heights, MD

Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland

Riverdale Heights is a small unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is 0.4 miles SE of East Riverdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20737.

Riverdale Heights at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Prince George's County
ZIP code
20737
Nearest town
East Riverdale (0.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.9639, -76.9153

Weather in Riverdale Heights now

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Riverdale Heights weather by the hour

Riverdale Heights weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riverdale Heights.

This week in Riverdale Heights

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riverdale Heights

What is the weather usually like in Riverdale Heights?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°59°77°95°45°28°Jan48°29°Feb56°37°Mar68°46°Apr77°57°May85°66°Jun90°71°Jul88°69°Aug82°62°Sep70°49°Oct58°39°Nov49°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.8"Feb4.0"Mar3.4"Apr4.3"May4.6"Jun4.6"Jul3.7"Aug4.1"Sep4.2"Oct3.2"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Riverdale 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 Riverdale Heights.

Riverdale Heights weather month by month

January
45° 28°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow
February
48° 29°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
March
56° 37°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
April
68° 46°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
77° 57°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
90° 71°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
88° 69°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
82° 62°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 49°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 39°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
49° 32°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Riverdale Heights through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:11 PM9 h 47 min
February6:57 AM5:46 PM10 h 49 min
March7:17 AM7:15 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:46 PM13 h 16 min
May5:53 AM8:14 PM14 h 21 min
June5:40 AM8:36 PM14 h 56 min
July5:53 AM8:34 PM14 h 40 min
August6:20 AM8:04 PM13 h 44 min
September6:47 AM7:17 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:30 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:55 PM10 h 5 min
December7:17 AM4:47 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Riverdale Heights?

Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale Heights

The closest live webcam is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 4.1 miles SW of Riverdale Heights.

Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial ParkWashington · 4.1 mi SWOn Windy
Washington: US CapitolWashington · 7.0 mi SWOn Windy
Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological ParkWashington · 7.4 mi WOn Windy
Washington › West: Thomas Jefferson Memorial - Tidal Basin - Lincoln MemorialWashington · 8.4 mi SWOn Windy
Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.9 /WBunknown · 9.4 mi SWOn Windy
Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.8 - WBunknown · 9.4 mi SWOn Windy
Arlington: CCTVP-N79375Arlington · 9.4 mi SWOn Windy
Rosslyn: Key Bridge at Gw Pkwyunknown · 9.5 mi SWOn Windy
North Highland › West: Custis Memorial Parkwayunknown · 9.5 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riverdale Heights.

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Questions about Riverdale Heights

Where is Riverdale Heights, MD?

Riverdale Heights is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, 0.4 miles SE of East Riverdale.

What county is Riverdale Heights in?

Riverdale Heights is in Prince George's County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Riverdale Heights, MD?

The ZIP code for Riverdale Heights is 20737.

What is the nearest town to Riverdale Heights?

East Riverdale, 0.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Riverdale Heights?

Yes. The closest is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 4.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Riverdale Heights?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Riverdale Heights?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Riverdale Heights?

About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Riverdale Heights?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Riverdale Heights?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Riverdale Heights have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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