Oakland, Maryland Weather
Oakland, 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 Oakland, Baltimore County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Oakland.
About Oakland, Maryland
Oakland in Baltimore County unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle, rolling terrain that hints at the broader Appalachian foothills to the west. It lies 17.4 miles south of York, PA (from York, PA: bearing 173°T), and is situated 1.8 miles south-south-east of New Freedom. The land here is a mosaic of verdant fields, interspersed with stands of mature deciduous trees that blaze with color in the autumn air. A quiet hum of life emanates from the residential streets, where well-kept homes sit on plots that still retain a sense of spaciousness, their gardens often bursting with the vibrant hues of seasonal blooms. Creeks, fed by the surrounding watershed, meander through the area, their banks often lined with ferns and mosses, adding a touch of wildness to the otherwise ordered surroundings. The air itself carries a subtle, earthy scent, particularly after a rain, a testament to the rich soil that underpins this corner of Maryland. The history of Oakland is intertwined with the agricultural traditions that once dominated this region, its early settlers drawn to the fertile ground for farming and livestock. While the specific industries have evolved over time, a connection to the land persists, with some agricultural operations still maintaining a presence. The local economy has adapted, embracing a more diversified character, yet the pace of life in Oakland retains a certain unhurried quality, a gentle tempo that allows for community connections to flourish. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, offer quiet spots for reflection and are a reminder of the natural systems that have always sustained this locale. Oakland stands as a place where the echoes of its past are not entirely silenced, but rather integrated into the fabric of its present.
Live animated radar for Oakland and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Oakland, Baltimore County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.712604°N, 76.69025°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 21784, 20733, 20747, 21550 |
| Area Code | 301, 240, 410, 443 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Oakland, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Oakland, 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 Oakland includes coordinates 39.712604°N, 76.690250°W, situated in Baltimore County. ZIP code 21784, 20733, 20747, 21550. Telephone area code: 301, 240, 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.
