Water Temperature of the Northeast Branch Anacostia River in Riverdale Park, MD
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 1:35 PM EDT
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Riverdale Community ParkStation Name: NORTHEAST BRANCH ANACOSTIA RIVER AT RIVERDALE, MD
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 23 feet
Nearest Address:
5199 Riverdale Rd
Riverdale Park, MD 20737
Prince George's County
GPS Coordinates: 38.96025, -76.9259722
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Weather for Riverdale Park, Maryland
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 108°F
L: 78°F

Fri
H: 104°F
L: 80°F

Sat
H: 102°F
L: 71°F

Sun
H: 94°F
L: 69°F

Mon
H: 91°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 165 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 3:01 AM
Moonset: 8:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:31 AM - 5:01 AM4:42 PM - 7:12 PM
Minor Periods
10:07 PM - 11:37 PM7:31 AM - 9:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 8:36AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 8:36 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 2 at 8:36AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 8:36 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 8:36AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 8:36 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:32PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 1:32 PM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions each afternoon with heat index values between 110 to 113 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the third Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:32PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 1:32 PM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions each afternoon with heat index values between 110 to 113 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the third Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 119.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 3:01 AM
Moonset: 8:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:31 AM - 5:01 AM4:42 PM - 7:12 PM
Minor Periods
10:07 PM - 11:37 PM7:31 AM - 9:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 3:46 AM
Moonset: 9:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:16 AM - 5:46 AM5:26 PM - 7:56 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:34 AM - 10:04 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 112.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 4:30 AM
Moonset: 10:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:00 AM - 6:30 AM6:09 PM - 8:39 PM
Minor Periods
9:37 AM - 11:07 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 112.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 5:13 AM
Moonset: 11:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:43 AM - 7:13 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:40 AM - 12:10 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 5:55 AM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 48.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:25 AM - 7:55 AM12:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Minor Periods
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
