Rising Sun, Maryland Weather
Rising Sun, Maryland — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Rising Sun, Carroll County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Rising Sun. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Rising Sun is published on the Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field (KDMW) page, 18 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Rising Sun have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Rising Sun: Gettysburg Regional Airport (KW05) 19 km · Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK) 32 km · Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (KHGR) 45 km · Franklin County Regional Airport (KN68) 50 km · Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) 57 km
Conditions reported at KDMW describe the airfield itself. Weather 18 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Rising Sun specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Rising Sun.
About Rising Sun, Maryland
Rising Sun rests in a corner of Carroll County where the land begins to fold and swell, hinting at the Appalachians to come. It lies 21.3 miles north-north-east of Frederick, MD (from Frederick, MD: bearing 31°T), and is situated 2.1 miles north-west of Taneytown. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer crops and the somber hues of mature woodlands, define the immediate landscape. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a soft, earthy scent, a mix of freshly turned soil and the faint sweetness of wild honeysuckle clinging to weathered fences. Occasional glimpses of broad, sun-drenched fields, interrupted by stands of oak and maple, create a patchwork quilt across the horizon, a testament to the enduring partnership between the people and the soil. The character of Rising Sun itself is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves with a steady, unpretentious cadence, much like the slow, deliberate flow of the nearby creeks. The history of Rising Sun is etched into the very lay of the land, a narrative woven from generations of farming and a deep connection to the agricultural bounty of this region. For much of its existence, the local economy has been intrinsically tied to the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythms of daily life. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the subtle shifts in the broader economy have introduced small businesses and services that cater to the needs of its residents, creating a modest but vital commercial heart. Though no single grand landmark dominates the skyline, the enduring presence of historic farmsteads, their barns weathered by countless seasons, speaks volumes about the perseverance and ingenuity of those who settled and shaped this particular corner of Maryland.
Live animated radar for Rising Sun and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Rising Sun, Carroll County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.677321°N, 77.203873°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 21787, 21911 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rising Sun, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rising Sun, Maryland, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Rising Sun includes coordinates 39.677321°N, 77.203873°W, situated in Carroll County. ZIP code 21787, 21911. 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. 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.
