Ruxton, Maryland Weather
Ruxton, Maryland — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Ruxton, Baltimore County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Ruxton. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Ruxton is published on the Martin State Airport (KMTN) page, 22 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 Ruxton 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 Ruxton: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (KBWI) 25 km · Weide (Aberdeen Proving Ground) Army Heliport (KEDG) 30 km · Fort Meade Executive Airport (KFME) 36 km · Phillips Army Air Field (KAPG) 42 km · Harford County Airport (K0W3) 42 km
Conditions reported at KMTN describe the airfield itself. Weather 22 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Ruxton specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Ruxton, Maryland
Ruxton unfolds as a tapestry of rolling hills and verdant woodlands, where the Baltimore County landscape breathes a quiet, refined air. It lies 2.3 miles west of Towson, MD (from Towson, MD: bearing 268°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-north-west of Baltimore. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes, punctuated by mature trees that cast long, shifting shadows across manicured lawns and winding lanes. Streams, often no more than a murmur, thread their way through the valleys, their banks cushioned by mossy stones and the occasional flash of a kingfisher's wing. The air itself carries a subtle coolness, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of amber and rose that are reflected in the polished surfaces of elegant homes. It is a place where the natural world remains a constant, intimate presence, softening the edges of suburban life. Historically, Ruxton's development is intertwined with the rise of its influential residents and the agricultural roots of Baltimore County. Once part of vast estates and farms, the area began to transform into a desirable residential enclave in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, attracting families seeking both proximity to the city and a more pastoral existence. The local economy, while no longer dominated by agriculture, retains a character shaped by its affluent demographic, with an emphasis on professional services and retail catering to a discerning clientele. Distinctive features include the well-preserved architectural styles of its older homes, a testament to a long-standing appreciation for quality and tradition, and the quiet dignity of its community, where a sense of shared history and a commitment to preserving the area's natural beauty are palpable.
Live animated radar for Ruxton 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 | Ruxton, Baltimore County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.400106°N, 76.644692°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 21204 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ruxton, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ruxton, 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 Ruxton includes coordinates 39.400106°N, 76.644692°W, situated in Baltimore County. ZIP code 21204. 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.
