Rives, MD

Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland

Rives is a small unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is 0.6 miles NE of Cottage City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20722.

Rives at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Prince George's County
ZIP code
20722, 20018, 20712
Nearest town
Cottage City (0.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.9314, -76.9569

Weather in Rives now

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Rives weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rives

What is the weather usually like in Rives?

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 Rives: 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 Rives.

Rives 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 Rives through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:11 PM9 h 48 min
February6:57 AM5:46 PM10 h 49 min
March7:17 AM7:16 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
September6:48 AM7:17 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:30 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:55 PM10 h 6 min
December7:17 AM4:48 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Rives?

Rives 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 Rives 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 Rives

The closest live webcam is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 1.1 miles W of Rives.

Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial ParkWashington · 1.1 mi WOn Windy
Washington: US CapitolWashington · 3.8 mi SWOn Windy
Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological ParkWashington · 4.8 mi WOn Windy
Washington › West: Thomas Jefferson Memorial - Tidal Basin - Lincoln MemorialWashington · 5.2 mi SWOn Windy
Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.9 /WBunknown · 6.4 mi WOn Windy
Arlington: CCTVP-N79375Arlington · 6.4 mi WOn Windy
Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.8 - WBunknown · 6.5 mi WOn Windy
Arlington: I-66 - MM 75 - EBArlington · 6.5 mi SWOn Windy
Rosslyn: Key Bridge at Gw Pkwyunknown · 6.5 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rives.

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Questions about Rives

Where is Rives, MD?

Rives is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, 0.6 miles NE of Cottage City.

What county is Rives in?

Rives is in Prince George's County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Rives, MD?

The ZIP code for Rives is 20722.

What is the nearest town to Rives?

Cottage City, 0.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rives?

Yes. The closest is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 1.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rives?

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

What is the coldest month in Rives?

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

How much does it rain in Rives?

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

Does it snow in Rives?

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

When is the best time to visit Rives?

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

What climate does Rives have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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