Westgate, MD

Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland

Westgate is a small unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is 1.1 miles E of Lanham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20706.

Westgate at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Prince George's County
ZIP code
20706
Nearest town
Lanham (1.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.9569, -76.8578

Weather in Westgate now

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Westgate weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Westgate

What is the weather usually like in Westgate?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°36°56°75°94°44°22°Jan47°23°Feb55°31°Mar66°41°Apr75°51°May83°61°Jun89°66°Jul87°65°Aug79°57°Sep68°44°Oct57°33°Nov48°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan2.4"Feb3.7"Mar3.3"Apr4.3"May4.2"Jun4.5"Jul3.9"Aug4.4"Sep4.0"Oct2.9"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Westgate: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GLENN DALE BELL STN, MD US (USC00183675), adjusted for the elevation of Westgate.

Westgate weather month by month

January
44° 22°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
February
47° 23°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
March
55° 31°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
April
66° 41°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
75° 51°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 61°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 66°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 65°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 57°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 44°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
57° 33°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
48° 27°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Westgate through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:10 PM9 h 47 min
February6:56 AM5:46 PM10 h 49 min
March7:16 AM7:15 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:45 PM13 h 16 min
May5:52 AM8:14 PM14 h 21 min
June5:39 AM8:36 PM14 h 56 min
July5:53 AM8:33 PM14 h 40 min
August6:19 AM8:03 PM13 h 44 min
September6:47 AM7:17 PM12 h 29 min
October7:15 AM6:30 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:55 PM10 h 6 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 Westgate?

Westgate has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Westgate 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 Westgate

The closest live webcam is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 6.7 miles W of Westgate.

Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial ParkWashington · 6.7 mi WOn Windy
Washington: US CapitolWashington · 9.2 mi SWOn Windy
LaurelLaurel · 9.8 mi NOn Windy
Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological ParkWashington · 10.3 mi WOn Windy
Washington › West: Thomas Jefferson Memorial - Tidal Basin - Lincoln MemorialWashington · 10.6 mi SWOn Windy
Crofton › EastCrofton · 11.3 mi EOn Windy
Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.9 /WBunknown · 12.0 mi WOn Windy
Arlington: CCTVP-N79375Arlington · 12.0 mi WOn Windy
Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.8 - WBunknown · 12.1 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Westgate

Where is Westgate, MD?

Westgate is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, 1.1 miles E of Lanham.

What county is Westgate in?

Westgate is in Prince George's County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Westgate, MD?

The ZIP code for Westgate is 20706.

What is the nearest town to Westgate?

Lanham, 1.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Westgate?

Yes. The closest is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 6.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Westgate?

July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Westgate?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Westgate?

About 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Westgate?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Westgate?

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

What climate does Westgate have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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