Washington, Maryland Weather
Washington, 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 Washington, Washington County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Washington. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Washington is published on the Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (KHGR) page, 11 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 Washington 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 Washington: Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (KMRB) 34 km · Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK) 35 km · Franklin County Regional Airport (KN68) 40 km · Gettysburg Regional Airport (KW05) 44 km · Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field (KDMW) 59 km
Conditions reported at KHGR describe the airfield itself. Weather 11 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Washington specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Washington, Maryland
Washington, Maryland, rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle roll of the Appalachian foothills, where fertile valleys cradle agricultural pursuits. It lies 2.3 miles south-south-east of Hagerstown, MD (from Hagerstown, MD: bearing 151°T), and is situated 3.2 miles east of Halfway. The town’s history is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Washington County, its economy historically anchored by farming and later by industries that processed these resources. The Hagerstown Valley, a region of significant agricultural productivity, provides a backdrop of verdant fields and rolling pastures that have sustained Washington for generations. This land, blessed with ample rainfall and rich soil, has fostered a legacy of farming that continues to define the character and economic underpinnings of Washington. The very air here often carries the scent of turned earth and ripening crops, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and their land. The cultural heart of Washington beats with a quiet, neighborly rhythm, a reflection of its enduring community spirit. While no globally renowned universities or major league sports teams call Washington home, a deep appreciation for local heritage and education is evident. The town boasts a collection of historic buildings, whispers of earlier eras, and the surrounding natural beauty offers ample opportunity for quiet contemplation. Notable events often center around community gatherings and agricultural fairs, celebrating the traditions that have been passed down. Though no universally celebrated figures have emerged from Washington itself, the collective spirit of its residents, who have cultivated this corner of Maryland with care, forms its own quiet renown.
Live animated radar for Washington 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 | Washington, Washington County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.613048°N, 77.69942°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 21740 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Washington, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Washington, 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 Washington includes coordinates 39.613048°N, 77.699420°W, situated in Washington County. ZIP code 21740. 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.
