Germantown, Maryland Weather
Germantown, 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 Germantown, Montgomery County.
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About Germantown, Maryland
Germantown unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where broad skies often hold a soft, diffused light, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent. It lies 2.1 miles north-west of Montgomery, MD (from Montgomery, MD: bearing 307°T), and is situated 4.3 miles west-north-west of Gaithersburg. The terrain, shaped by the subtle undulations of the Piedmont region, offers a sense of grounded expanse, with mature trees lining residential streets and larger tracts of undeveloped land hinting at the region's past. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and distant pines, a quiet perfume that settles over the neighborhoods and parks. The character of Germantown is one of a sprawling, yet connected, settlement, where the hum of modern life blends with the rustle of leaves and the occasional call of a bird. This area, once a fertile plain dotted with farms, saw its transformation begin in earnest with the advent of the automobile and the subsequent growth of suburban development. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil, established a way of life deeply tied to the land, and remnants of that agricultural heritage can still be glimpsed in the broader parcels of open space that punctuate the residential areas. Today, Germantown's economy is a dynamic mix, encompassing technology firms, research institutions, and a vibrant retail sector, reflecting a transition from its agrarian roots to a hub of innovation and commerce. The presence of significant educational and research facilities contributes to its intellectual pulse, drawing a diverse population and fostering a spirit of forward momentum, all while retaining a connection to the quiet dignity of its historical origins.
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| Location | Germantown, Montgomery County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.173162°N, 77.27165°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20874, 21128, 21811, 20876 |
| Area Code | 410, 443, 301, 240 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Germantown, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Germantown, 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 Germantown includes coordinates 39.173162°N, 77.271650°W, situated in Montgomery County. ZIP code 20874, 21128, 21811, 20876. Telephone area code: 410, 443, 301, 240. 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.
