Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun, Carroll County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
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, 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 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. 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.