Local weather forecast

Weather in Crofton, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 21114

Light drizzle
Now58°F

Light drizzle

High / Low62° / 58°
Rain chance70%
Wind13 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
Gale Warning issued September 26 at 2:35AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to 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

NowLight drizzle58°56% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby60°24% rain
2 PMLight drizzle62°44% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby61°21% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby62°19% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby60°31% rain
6 PMLight drizzle59°68% rain
7 PMLight rain58°70% rain
8 PMLight drizzle58°58% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby59°28% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby58°30% rain
11 PMOvercast58°28% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
62° 58°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 70%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
71° 58°Overcast
Rain 43%Gust 16 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
67° 59°Overcast
Rain 24%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity82%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind13 mph N
Wind gusts32 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:58 AM
Sunset06:57 PM
Moonrise06:47 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour11 AM · 67°F
Coolest hour7 PM · 58°F
Highest rain chance7 PM · 70%
Strongest gusts7 PM · 34 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 70% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

62°F, 19% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 34 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 58°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 70%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Crofton

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.

Crofton is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 39.00°N latitude and 76.69°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.

Crofton weather today

Light drizzle and 58°F in Crofton, MD. Today's high is 62°F with a 70% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 32 mph. Relative humidity is 82%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Crofton

Sunrise is at 06:58 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 71°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 43%.

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