Local weather forecast

Weather in Capitol Heights, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 20743

Patchy rain nearby
Now65°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low67° / 58°
Rain chance57%
Wind11 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 2:35AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 7:45AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby65°14% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby67°17% rain
1 PMOvercast66°13% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby66°16% rain
3 PMOvercast67°12% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby66°12% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby63°17% rain
6 PMLight drizzle60°64% rain
7 PMLight rain59°72% rain
8 PMLight drizzle59°56% rain
9 PMOvercast59°28% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby59°30% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
67° 58°Overcast
Rain 57%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
71° 59°Overcast
Rain 36%Gust 15 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
68° 59°Overcast
Rain 24%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like58°F
Humidity54%
Pressure29.93 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind11 mph N
Wind gusts29 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:59 AM
Sunset06:58 PM
Moonrise06:48 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 67°F
Coolest hour7 PM · 59°F
Highest rain chance7 PM · 72%
Strongest gusts6 PM · 30 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 72% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 58°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

66°F, 12% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 30 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 65°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 72%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Capitol Heights

Maryland ranges from Atlantic coastal plain to higher western terrain. Summers are usually warm and humid, while winter conditions vary substantially by elevation and distance from the coast.

Capitol Heights is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.88°N latitude and 76.92°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Capitol Heights weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 65°F in Capitol Heights, MD. Today's high is 67°F with a 57% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 29 mph. Relative humidity is 54%, pressure is 29.93 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Capitol Heights

Sunrise is at 06:59 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 71°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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