Local weather forecast

Weather in Charlestown, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 21914

Patchy rain nearby
Now58°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low64° / 56°
Rain chance84%
Wind17 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 2:35AM EDT until September 26 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Gale Warning issued September 26 at 2:35AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Gale Warning issued September 26 at 7:45AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby58°26% rain
1 PMLight rain58°70% rain
2 PMLight drizzle56°70% rain
3 PMModerate rain57°86% rain
4 PMLight rain57°71% rain
5 PMLight rain56°82% rain
6 PMModerate rain56°85% rain
7 PMLight rain56°77% rain
8 PMLight rain56°81% rain
9 PMLight rain56°76% rain
10 PMLight rain56°79% rain
11 PMOvercast57°30% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain
64° 56°Light rain
Rain 84%Gust 18 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
62° 57°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 69%Gust 15 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
66° 56°Overcast
Rain 37%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity79%
Pressure29.88 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind17 mph N
Wind gusts37 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:55 AM
Sunset06:55 PM
Moonrise06:44 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 61°F
Coolest hour6 PM · 56°F
Highest rain chance3 PM · 86%
Strongest gusts12 PM · 37 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 86% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 17 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

58°F, 26% rain chance and 17 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 37 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 58°F, wind 17 mph, rain chance up to 86%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Charlestown

Maryland ranges from Atlantic coastal plain to higher western terrain. Summers are usually warm and humid, while winter conditions vary substantially by elevation and distance from the coast.

Charlestown is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 39.57°N latitude and 75.98°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Charlestown weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 58°F in Charlestown, MD. Today's high is 64°F with a 84% rain chance. Winds are around 17 mph with gusts near 37 mph. Relative humidity is 79%, pressure is 29.88 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Charlestown

Sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 06:55 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 62°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 69%.

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