Weather forecast for todayCapitol Heights, MD

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 10:25 am EDT

  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Dewpoint: 39°F
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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Currently, a dense layer of clouds is keeping the day dull and overcast.
The temperature is a cool 51.8°F, with the real-feel temperature being computed to be a brisk 48.2°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's predicted 55.4°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 55°F
  • 37°F
AM Showers
AM Showers
  • Precip. probability: 58%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 15mphN 359°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:19 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:26 pm EDT
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On Saturday, in Capitol Heights, a drizzly start with spotty showers is likely.
Minimal precipitation is predicted for today. Temperature span will be from a high of a moderate 55.4°F to a low of an icy 37.4°F.
The expected temperature of 55.4°F resembles November's typical high of 54.1°F more than October's.
Sunrise was at 7:19 am and sunset will be at 6:26 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 7min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 1 pm - 3 pm 55°C.
Coldest hour: 1 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 11 am 46%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 46%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 14mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 12 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphN 1°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 1 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphN 358°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphN 358°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphN 357°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphN 358°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphN 358°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphN 2°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:26 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphN 1°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphN 1°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphN 5°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphN 5°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphN 4°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of cloudy, dry and sunny and rain-soaked weather is anticipated.
With a probability of 46%, minimal rainfall is forecasted at 11 am.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 44.6°F and the highest temperature of 55.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 1 pm to 4 pm.
The expected high today will reflect November's average of 54.1°F rather than October's. The expected low will be also more comparable to what’s common in November than the current October average of 51.8°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 14:25:40 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (10:25 am EDT) in Capitol Heights is 51.8°F.

On Saturday, rain showers will likely move through during the early hours.

There is a high possibility of rainfall, but with minimal precipitation.

Today, the highest temperature will be 55.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 37.4°F.
Today, the highest temperature will be noticeably lower than the average maximum of 66.2°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also notably lower than the average low of 51.8°F.

On Saturday, in Capitol Heights, sunrise was at 7:19 am and sunset will be at 6:26 pm (EDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 7min.