Riva, Maryland Weather
Riva, 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 Riva, Anne Arundel County.
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About Riva, Maryland
Riva rests on the western shore of the South River, its landscape a gentle roll of green fields and mature woodlands that eventually surrender to the dappled light of tidal marshes. It lies 1.6 miles west of Anne Arundel, MD (from Anne Arundel, MD: bearing 268°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east of Bowie. The air here carries the briny tang of the Chesapeake Bay, softened by the sweet scent of pine and the earthy perfume of damp soil after a summer shower. Along the water's edge, weathered docks jut out like skeletal fingers, some adorned with the vibrant hues of fishing boats bobbing lazily, while others stand silent, their timbers bleached by sun and salt. The terrain slopes subtly towards the river, creating a natural amphitheater where the sounds of cicadas in the afternoon heat mingle with the distant cry of gulls, a constant reminder of the water's pervasive influence. The history of Riva is inextricably linked to the bounty of the Chesapeake, its economy long anchored by the oyster and crab fisheries that sustained generations of watermen. Old farmsteads, their clapboard siding silvered by age, still dot the countryside, hinting at an agricultural past that once dominated the land. Today, while fishing boats still ply the river, Riva has also become a cherished haven for those seeking a quieter pace, its charm attracting residents who appreciate the blend of rural tranquility and accessible proximity to larger urban centers. The presence of the historic South River Club, a testament to the area's enduring appeal for leisure and community, speaks to a tradition of gathering and recreation that continues to define Riva's character.
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| Location | Riva, Anne Arundel County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38.952057°N, 76.578018°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 21140, 21035 |
| Area Code | 240, 301 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Riva, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Riva, 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 Riva includes coordinates 38.952057°N, 76.578018°W, situated in Anne Arundel County. ZIP code 21140, 21035. Telephone area code: 240, 301. 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.
