North Bethesda in Summer
In summer (June, July and August), North Bethesda sees average daytime highs around 86°F and overnight lows near 68°F, with 11.1 in of rain over about 34 wet days across the season. It is the warmest season of the year and the wettest season of the year.
Over the season highs climb from about 80°F in early June to 84°F by late August. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time across summer, and the air most often feels muggy.
Summer is North Bethesda's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see North Bethesda's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 86°F
- warmest season of the year
- Avg overnight low
- 68°F
- Rainfall
- 11.1 in
- 34 wet days
- Avg wind
- 5 mph
- Travel score
- 4.9
- 3rd-best season
- Months
- Jun · Jul · Aug
Temperature in North Bethesda in Summer
Over the season highs climb from about 80°F in early June to 84°F by late August.
A typical summer day in North Bethesda reaches about 86°F and drops to 68°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is July, the coolest June.
How summer really feels in North Bethesda
Once humidity and wind are folded in, summer brings about 16 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F.
The story in summer is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
North Bethesda weather by month
How the three summer months (June, July and August) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43° / 28° | 3.1 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 9.6 | 0.4 |
| Feb | 46° / 29° | 2.9 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 10.5 | 1.2 |
| Mar | 55° / 36° | 3.9 | 10.3 | 1.9 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 66° / 47° | 3.4 | 10.1 | 0.1 | 13 | 5.9 |
| May | 74° / 56° | 3.8 | 11 | 0 | 14.1 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 83° / 65° | 3.5 | 11.3 | 0 | 14.7 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 88° / 70° | 4.1 | 12.1 | 0 | 14.5 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 85° / 68° | 3.5 | 10.1 | 0 | 13.5 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 79° / 61° | 4.3 | 9.3 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 67° / 49° | 3.4 | 7.8 | 0 | 11 | 6.6 |
| Nov | 56° / 39° | 2.9 | 7.5 | 0.2 | 9.9 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 47° / 32° | 3.5 | 8.8 | 1.6 | 9.3 | 1.5 |
Cloud cover in Summer
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time across summer.
Chance of precipitation in Summer
North Bethesda gets around 11.1 in of rain over 34 wet days across summer. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Summer
Most of summer feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Summer
Winds average 5 mph across summer.
Sunrise & sunset in Summer
Daylight runs from about 14 h 30 min in early June to 12 h 54 min by late August. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Summer
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across summer, about 5.8 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for North Bethesda
In summer, North Bethesda overlaps its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
North Bethesda sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is summer a good time to visit North Bethesda?
Our two travel scores rate summer for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
summer is a reasonable time to visit North Bethesda for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for North Bethesda in Summer
From summer's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In summer, North Bethesda sees daytime highs around 86°F and nights near 68°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 34 days see rain.
Sea temperature near North Bethesda in Summer
The nearest coast averages about 74°F across summer — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 40 mi away) is warmest in August at about 78°F and coldest in February near 36°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 16 to Oct 5 — about 3.7 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 38 | 36 | 40 | 47 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 78 | 74 | 65 | 53 | 44 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Bracing |
| Feb | 36 | Bracing |
| Mar | 40 | Bracing |
| Apr | 47 | Bracing |
| May | 58 | Bracing |
| Jun | 68 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 76 | Warm |
| Aug | 78 | Warm |
| Sep | 74 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 65 | Cool |
| Nov | 53 | Bracing |
| Dec | 44 | Bracing |
UV index in North Bethesda in Summer
Clear-sky midday UV across summer averages around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in North Bethesda peaks around July 11 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | High |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in North Bethesda in Summer
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where summer falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in North Bethesda is worst in July — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (November, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is North Bethesda?
North Bethesda sits at 39.0°N, 77.1°W, 394 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Rockville, 3.1 mi away.
Topography around North Bethesda
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of North Bethesda.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around North Bethesda has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 266 ft around an average of 335 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 669 ft; within 50 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,375 ft.
The land around North Bethesda is covered by trees (64%) and artificial surfaces (27%) within 2 miles, trees (74%) within 10 miles, and trees (59%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for North Bethesda (39.0446°, -77.1189°, elevation 394 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.