Fort Detrick, Maryland Weather
Fort Detrick, Maryland — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Fort Detrick, Frederick County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Fort Detrick. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Fort Detrick is published on the Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK) page, 5 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Fort Detrick have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Fort Detrick: Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) 37 km · Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (KHGR) 40 km · Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field (KDMW) 41 km · Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO) 41 km · Gettysburg Regional Airport (KW05) 47 km
Conditions reported at KFDK describe the airfield itself. Weather 5 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Fort Detrick specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Fort Detrick.
About Fort Detrick, Maryland
Fort Detrick lies nestled amongst the rolling hills of Frederick County, Maryland, where the Appalachian foothills begin their gentle descent towards the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 1.7 miles north-west of Frederick, MD (from Frederick, MD: bearing 326°T), and is situated 4.3 miles north of Ballenger Creek. The landscape here is a rich tapestry of verdant pastures, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple, their leaves catching the slanting afternoon sun with a burnished glow. Creeks, like the gentle murmur of Whisper Creek, snake through the terrain, their banks often lined with ancient, moss-covered stones, hinting at a history far older than human settlement. The air itself carries a certain clarity, a crispness that speaks of proximity to the forested ridges, and the distant scent of freshly turned earth often drifts on the breeze, a subtle reminder of the agricultural roots that still hold firm in this part of Maryland. The history of Fort Detrick is inextricably linked to the nation's scientific and defense endeavors, a legacy that has profoundly shaped its local economy and character. Originally established as an Army Air Field, it evolved to become a pivotal site for biological defense research, a role that continues to define its present-day identity. This focus has drawn a highly skilled workforce to Fort Detrick and the surrounding region, fostering a community that values innovation and scientific advancement. While the imposing fences and secure gates suggest a world apart, the echoes of its past as a military installation can still be felt, a quiet undercurrent beneath the surface of everyday life. The nearby city of Frederick provides a charming counterpoint, its historic downtown a vibrant hub of independent shops and restaurants, offering a glimpse into the enduring traditions of the region.
Live animated radar for Fort Detrick and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Fort Detrick, Frederick County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.434748°N, 77.428601°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 21702 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fort Detrick, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fort Detrick, Maryland, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Fort Detrick includes coordinates 39.434748°N, 77.428601°W, situated in Frederick County. ZIP code 21702. Telephone area code: 410, 443. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
