Frederick, Maryland Weather
Frederick, Maryland — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Frederick, Frederick County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
