Glen Echo, Maryland Weather
Glen Echo, 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 Glen Echo, Montgomery County.
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About Glen Echo, Maryland
Glen Echo lies in a fold of the land where the Potomac River's breath still touches the eastern edge of Montgomery County. It lies 2.4 miles west-south-west of Bethesda, MD (from Bethesda, MD: bearing 250°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-west of Washington. The terrain here is a gentle descent, a series of wooded slopes that give way to the broad, flowing water, the air carrying the damp, earthy scent of creek beds and the rustle of mature oaks and maples. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting shifting patterns on the leaf-strewn ground, and on quiet afternoons, one can almost hear the soft murmur of the creek that gives the place its name, a constant, low hum beneath the chirping of unseen birds. The houses, often set back from the narrow, winding roads, seem to belong to the landscape, their porches and gardens blending into the verdant surroundings, a quiet testament to a life lived in close proximity to nature's enduring rhythms. This particular corner of Maryland holds a story that whispers of grander ambitions and simpler pleasures. Glen Echo’s past is deeply entwined with the grand amusement park that once drew throngs of visitors to its shores, a place of carousels and roller coasters that now exists only in faded photographs and the collective memory of those who experienced its vibrant, fleeting era. The park's legacy, however, has given way to a different kind of community, one that cherishes its connection to the C&O Canal Towpath and the extensive parklands that surround it, offering a haven for walkers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts. The local economy now leans towards a quieter appreciation of the natural world and the proximity to the bustling centers of government and culture, a subtle blend of rural tranquility and suburban accessibility, where the echo of past gaiety is now a gentle hum of contented living.
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| Location | Glen Echo, Montgomery County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38.968999°N, 77.142479°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20812 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Glen Echo, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Glen Echo, 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 Glen Echo includes coordinates 38.968999°N, 77.142479°W, situated in Montgomery County. ZIP code 20812. Telephone area code: 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.
