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Location & Surroundings

Wheaton is a town in Maryland, United States with 48,284 inhabitants, at 142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is North Kensington, less than 2 km away. The nearest airport is Steuart Office Pad, 9 km away.

Also known as: ويتون · Витон · Mitchell's Crossroads · Mitchells Cross Roads

Overview

Wheaton is census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States.

It is located in Montgomery County, United States.

Established in 1700-00-00.

The population is about 52,150 (2020).

It covers about 18 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 387 foot.

Also known as: Wheaton, Maryland, Wheaton, MD

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Montgomery County
  • Area 18 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    39° 2' 23" N, 77° 3' 19" W
  • Elevation 142 m (DEM: 146 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 48,284
  • Pop. Density 2,248 p/km²
  • Built-up 30.0%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

ar
ويتون
sr
Витон
Mitchell's Crossroads
Mitchells Cross Roads

Weather in Wheaton

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wheaton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 22.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 408 W/m2.

Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
5.8 m/s NW (319 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 22.6 5.8 319 31 1,020.2 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 15.3 4.2 339 50 1,025.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 213.2 n/a
12h 9.9 2.9 351 62 1,028.6 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
18h 8.4 2.9 360 68 1,031.6 0.00 / 0.00 87 0.8 n/a
Tomorrow 15.6 2.5 349 36 1,030.9 0.00 / 0.00 77 407.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wheaton?
Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 22.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 408 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Wheaton today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 10h 39m.
What is the local time in Wheaton?
Local time is 20:32. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Wheaton?
Wheaton is a populated place.
How many people live in Wheaton?
Population about 48,284.
What is the elevation of Wheaton?
Elevation about 142 m. DEM 146 m.
Where is Wheaton located?
It is at 39.03983, -77.05526 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wheaton in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2011-05-14
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4373349
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