Waldorf, Maryland Weather
Waldorf, 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 Waldorf, Charles County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Waldorf. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Waldorf is published on the Potomac Airfield (KVKX) page, 14 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. 5 airfields within reach of Waldorf 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 Waldorf: Joint Base Andrews (KADW) 22 km · College Park Airport (KCGS) 40 km · Lee Airport (KANP) 48 km · Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (KNHK) 59 km
Conditions reported at KVKX describe the airfield itself. Weather 14 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Waldorf specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Waldorf, Maryland
Waldorf, Maryland, rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle undulations of Southern Maryland's rolling terrain, a place where the air often carries the humid scent of pine and fertile earth. This region, historically tied to the agricultural bounty of its fertile soil, has seen its economy evolve from its agrarian roots, embracing a more diversified commercial and residential character as it grew. The nearby waterways, tributaries of the Potomac River, have long been vital arteries for trade and sustenance, their presence a constant hum beneath the everyday bustle. Today, Waldorf serves as a significant economic hub, its commercial corridors buzzing with activity, reflecting a dynamic shift from its earlier, more rural existence. The cultural character of Waldorf is a blend of Southern hospitality and suburban dynamism, a place where the cadence of life moves at its own steady pace. While no single landmark universally defines Waldorf, the spirit of community is evident in its parks and public spaces, where families gather under the broad, forgiving Maryland sky. Educational pursuits are supported by local colleges and universities that contribute to the intellectual life of the area, fostering growth and opportunity. The town's engagement with sports teams, though not boasting nationally recognized professional franchises, reflects a deep-seated local pride and a love for competition. Major events throughout the year often celebrate local heritage and bring residents together, further solidifying the bonds that make Waldorf a unique place to call home, a place where the light at the end of a summer day seems to linger a little longer.
Live animated radar for Waldorf 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 | Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38.624563°N, 76.93914°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20603, 20601, 20602, 20604 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Waldorf, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Waldorf, 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 Waldorf includes coordinates 38.624563°N, 76.939140°W, situated in Charles County. ZIP code 20603, 20601, 20602, 20604. Telephone area code: 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. 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.
