University Heights, MD
Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland
University Heights is a small unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is 1.6 miles E of Mount Rainier, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20017.
University Heights at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Prince George's County
- ZIP code
- 20017, 20064, 20317
- Nearest town
- Mount Rainier (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9397, -76.9939
Weather in University Heights now
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University Heights weather by the hour
University Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of University Heights.
This week in University Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in University Heights
What is the weather usually like in University Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,158 mm
- 9.7 insnowfall per year · 25 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit University 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 University Heights.
University Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in University Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in University Heights?
University 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 University 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 University Heights
The closest live webcam is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 1.3 miles SE of University Heights.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from University Heights.
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Questions about University Heights
Where is University Heights, MD?
University Heights is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, 1.6 miles E of Mount Rainier.
What county is University Heights in?
University Heights is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of University Heights, MD?
The ZIP code for University Heights is 20017.
What is the nearest town to University Heights?
Mount Rainier, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near University Heights?
Yes. The closest is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 1.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in University Heights?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in University Heights?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in University Heights?
About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in University Heights?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit University Heights?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does University Heights have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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