Frederick, Maryland Weather
Frederick, Maryland — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Frederick, Frederick County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Frederick. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Frederick is published on the Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK) page, 3 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 Frederick 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 Frederick: Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) 34 km · Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO) 40 km · Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field (KDMW) 41 km · Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (KHGR) 43 km · Gettysburg Regional Airport (KW05) 49 km
Conditions reported at KFDK describe the airfield itself. Weather 3 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Frederick specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Frederick, Maryland
Frederick rests in a valley cradled by rolling hills, a landscape shaped by the gentle flow of rivers and the enduring strength of fertile soil. It lies 3.2 miles north-north-east of Ballenger Creek, MD (from Ballenger Creek, MD: bearing 25°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-north-west of Urbana. Its history is etched into the very bones of the region, a narrative of colonial settlement, agricultural prosperity, and strategic importance during times of national upheaval. The economy of Frederick has long been rooted in the bounty of its surrounding farms, a tradition that now blends with a thriving sector of technology, healthcare, and government employment, creating a dynamic interplay between the past and the present. The air here often carries the scent of ripening crops in the summer and the crispness of autumn leaves, a constant reminder of the land's deep influence on life in Frederick. The cultural character of Frederick is one of quiet resilience and community pride, a place where tradition meets innovation with a welcoming spirit. Among its notable landmarks, the historic downtown district beckons with its beautifully preserved architecture, a testament to the city's rich past. Nearby, the Catoctin Mountains offer a natural sanctuary, their forested slopes a soothing balm to the senses. While Frederick boasts no major universities within its immediate bounds, it is within easy reach of esteemed institutions, fostering a well-educated populace. The city's cultural calendar is enlivened by a variety of events, from vibrant farmers' markets to lively festivals, drawing people together under the wide Maryland sky.
Live animated radar for Frederick 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 | Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.414269°N, 77.410541°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 21701, 21705, 21702, 21703, 21704 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Frederick, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Frederick, 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 Frederick includes coordinates 39.414269°N, 77.410541°W, situated in Frederick County. ZIP code 21701, 21705, 21702, 21703, 21704. 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.
