Hancock, Maryland Weather
Hancock, 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, soil and crop conditions for Hancock, Washington County.
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About Hancock, Maryland
Hancock rests where the Potomac River carves a dramatic passage through the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 23.5 miles east-north-east of Allegany, MD (from Allegany, MD: bearing 77°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north-north-east of Bath. The land here is a rich tapestry of forested ridges and fertile river valleys, the contours of the terrain speaking of ancient geological forces. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a palpable coolness that offers respite from the warmth of the sun. High above, hawks often circle on thermals, their silent patrols a constant reminder of the wildness that still presses in on the edges of settlement. The western sky, when it clears, can ignite with a spectacular brilliance at dusk, painting the rugged landscape in hues of amber and rose. This place, Hancock, has long been a crossroads, its strategic position shaping its destiny. The C&O Canal, a ghost of a bygone industrial era, still traces its path beside the Potomac, a silent monument to the barges that once plied its waters carrying coal and timber. The railroad, too, has played a vital role, its tracks a silver ribbon binding Hancock to the wider world. Today, the local economy finds its footing in the agricultural bounty of the surrounding farms and the steady stream of travelers drawn to the natural beauty and historical resonance of the region. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park offers a tangible connection to this past, its towpath inviting exploration and contemplation of the hardworking hands that shaped this land.
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| Location | Hancock, Washington County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.698981°N, 78.179729°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 21750 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Hancock, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hancock, 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 Hancock includes coordinates 39.698981°N, 78.179729°W, situated in Washington County. ZIP code 21750. 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.
