Terra Cotta, MD

Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland

Terra Cotta is a small unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is 1.4 miles NE of Chillum, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20017.

Terra Cotta at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Prince George's County
ZIP code
20017
Nearest town
Chillum (1.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.9536, -76.9986

Weather in Terra Cotta now

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Terra Cotta weather by the hour

Terra Cotta weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Terra Cotta

What is the weather usually like in Terra Cotta?

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 Terra Cotta: 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 Terra Cotta.

Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:11 PM9 h 47 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 AM8:15 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 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:55 PM10 h 6 min
December7:18 AM4:48 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Terra Cotta?

Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta

The closest live webcam is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 2.2 miles SE of Terra Cotta.

Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial ParkWashington · 2.2 mi SEOn Windy
Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological ParkWashington · 3.1 mi SWOn Windy
Washington: US CapitolWashington · 4.3 mi SOn Windy
Washington › West: Thomas Jefferson Memorial - Tidal Basin - Lincoln MemorialWashington · 5.1 mi SOn Windy
Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.9 /WBunknown · 5.4 mi SWOn Windy
Rosslyn: Key Bridge at Gw Pkwyunknown · 5.4 mi SWOn Windy
Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.8 - WBunknown · 5.4 mi SWOn Windy
North Highland › West: Custis Memorial Parkwayunknown · 5.4 mi SWOn Windy
Arlington: CCTVP-N79375Arlington · 5.4 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Terra Cotta.

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Questions about Terra Cotta

Where is Terra Cotta, MD?

Terra Cotta is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, 1.4 miles NE of Chillum.

What county is Terra Cotta in?

Terra Cotta is in Prince George's County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Terra Cotta, MD?

The ZIP code for Terra Cotta is 20017.

What is the nearest town to Terra Cotta?

Chillum, 1.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Terra Cotta?

Yes. The closest is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 2.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Terra Cotta?

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

What is the coldest month in Terra Cotta?

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

How much does it rain in Terra Cotta?

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

Does it snow in Terra Cotta?

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

When is the best time to visit Terra Cotta?

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

What climate does Terra Cotta have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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