Local weather forecast

Weather in Cheltenham, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 20623

Light drizzle
Now58°F

Light drizzle

High / Low62° / 57°
Rain chance70%
Wind14 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 3:18AM EDT until September 28 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island and docks near Dahlgren. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tides at Goose Bay are 4:15 AM and 4:29 PM. The next high tides at Dahlgren are 3:17 PM and 3:35 AM.

Safety instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight drizzle58°44% rain
12 PMLight drizzle57°69% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby59°27% rain
2 PMLight drizzle60°48% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby61°23% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby60°20% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby61°21% rain
6 PMLight drizzle59°49% rain
7 PMLight drizzle58°71% rain
8 PMLight drizzle57°53% rain
9 PMLight drizzle58°53% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby58°30% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light drizzle
62° 57°Light drizzle
Rain 70%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
70° 57°Overcast
Rain 41%Gust 15 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
67° 59°Overcast
Rain 24%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity80%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind14 mph N
Wind gusts32 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:58 AM
Sunset06:58 PM
Moonrise06:48 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour9 AM · 62°F
Coolest hour12 PM · 57°F
Highest rain chance7 PM · 71%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 32 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 71% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

60°F, 20% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 32 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 58°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 71%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Cheltenham

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.

Cheltenham is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.74°N latitude and 76.83°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.

Cheltenham weather today

Light drizzle and 58°F in Cheltenham, MD. Today's high is 62°F with a 70% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 32 mph. Relative humidity is 80%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Cheltenham

Sunrise is at 06:58 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 70°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 41%.

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