Point of Rocks, Maryland Weather
Point of Rocks, 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 Point of Rocks, Frederick County.
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About Point of Rocks, Maryland
Point of Rocks unfolds along the Potomac River, a place where the land seems to gather itself before a broad, deliberate sweep of water. It lies 8.7 miles south-west of Ballenger Creek, MD (from Ballenger Creek, MD: bearing 220°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east-south-east of Brunswick. The terrain here is a study in patient erosion, with the river carving a deep, steady channel that dictates the very shape of the landscape. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons and a persistent, gentle rainfall, give way to the lowlands that hug the riverbanks. In the humid air of late afternoon, the light takes on a thick, honeyed quality, illuminating the verdant growth that clings to the slopes and the broad, grey surface of the Potomac. The character of Point of Rocks is one of quiet endurance, a subtle strength that comes from being shaped by water and time, rather than by grand pronouncements. This settlement’s history is deeply intertwined with the Potomac, a vital artery for commerce and connection. For generations, the river was the highway, and Point of Rocks was a significant point along its course, particularly during the era of canal boats and steamboats. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, a monumental undertaking, ran adjacent to the river, and the remnants of its locks and towpaths still whisper stories of a bustling past. The local economy, while now more diversified, still bears the mark of its agricultural roots and its strategic position. The distinctive iron bridge, a landmark of engineering prowess, stands as a silent witness to the area’s industrial ambitions and its enduring connection to the broader currents of American development.
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| Location | Point of Rocks, Frederick County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.275935°N, 77.539155°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 21777 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Point of Rocks, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Point of Rocks, 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 Point of Rocks includes coordinates 39.275935°N, 77.539155°W, situated in Frederick County. ZIP code 21777. 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.
