Potomac, Maryland Weather
Potomac, 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 Potomac, Montgomery County.
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About Potomac, Maryland
Potomac lies where the rolling green hills of Montgomery County begin to soften, a landscape of broad lawns and mature trees that cast long, cool shadows. It lies 5.1 miles west-south-west of North Bethesda, MD (from North Bethesda, MD: bearing 249°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south of Montgomery. The air here, especially in the lingering twilight of a summer evening, carries a scent of damp earth and blooming honeysuckle, a quiet sweetness that speaks of fertile ground and the patient growth of decades. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of storytellers, stand sentinel over wide, open spaces, and the gentle slopes of the terrain invite the eye to wander, to follow the curve of a driveway disappearing into dappled sunlight or the distant shimmer of a well-tended garden. The very character of Potomac is one of understated elegance, a place where nature's inherent beauty is amplified by careful stewardship, creating an atmosphere of serene prosperity. This land, once part of the vast agricultural expanse that fed a burgeoning nation, has gracefully transitioned, its fields and farms giving way to a more refined residential character, though remnants of its agrarian past can still be glimpsed in the enduring charm of certain estates. Potomac's local economy thrives on the wealth and ingenuity of its residents, many of whom contribute to the intellectual and technological heart of the nearby capital region, their commutes a testament to the area's enduring appeal as a desirable place to call home. The Potomac River, a constant, powerful presence, winds its way nearby, its waters reflecting the changing skies and serving as a silent witness to the unfolding narrative of this distinctive corner of Maryland. Though it boasts no bustling downtown in the traditional sense, Potomac cultivates a strong sense of community, a shared appreciation for its leafy avenues and the quiet dignity that defines its everyday rhythm.
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| Location | Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.018165°N, 77.208591°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20854, 21502, 20817 |
| Area Code | 410, 443, 301, 240 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Potomac, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Potomac, 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 Potomac includes coordinates 39.018165°N, 77.208591°W, situated in Montgomery County. ZIP code 20854, 21502, 20817. 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.
