October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 12:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Kensington MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kensington MD
 39.03°N 77.09°W (Elev. 249 ft)
10:52 am EDT Oct 6, 2026
12pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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