Local weather forecast

Weather in Ellicott City, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 21042, 21043

Overcast
Now59°F

Overcast

High / Low63° / 57°
Rain chance78%
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

NowOvercast59°13% rain
10 AMOvercast61°13% rain
11 AMOvercast63°12% rain
12 PMOvercast63°11% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby63°12% rain
2 PMLight drizzle61°45% rain
3 PMLight rain57°71% rain
4 PMLight rain57°73% rain
5 PMLight drizzle57°68% rain
6 PMLight rain57°75% rain
7 PMLight rain57°78% rain
8 PMLight rain57°75% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
63° 57°Overcast
Rain 78%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
62° 57°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 85%Gust 15 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
63° 57°Overcast
Rain 71%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity56%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph N
Wind gusts33 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
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 hour12 PM · 63°F
Coolest hour4 PM · 57°F
Highest rain chance7 PM · 78%
Strongest gusts9 PM · 33 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 78% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 50°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

63°F, 11% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 33 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 78%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Ellicott City

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.

Ellicott City is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 39.27°N latitude and 76.80°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.

Ellicott City weather today

Overcast and 59°F in Ellicott City, MD. Today's high is 63°F with a 78% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 33 mph. Relative humidity is 56%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Ellicott City

Sunrise is at 06:58 AM and sunset is at 06:58 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 85%.

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