Local weather forecast

Weather in Gaithersburg, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20882 + more

Sunny
Now56°F

Sunny

High / Low67° / 54°
Rain chance57%
Wind15 mph
Weather alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 2:35AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 7:45AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny56°5% rain
10 AMSunny63°3% rain
11 AMSunny65°3% rain
12 PMOvercast67°10% rain
1 PMOvercast63°12% rain
2 PMOvercast63°12% rain
3 PMOvercast63°12% rain
4 PMOvercast62°12% rain
5 PMOvercast61°14% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby59°25% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby58°33% rain
8 PMLight drizzle58°42% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
67° 54°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 19 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
60° 55°Overcast
Rain 79%Gust 16 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
64° 55°Overcast
Rain 69%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like47°F
Humidity66%
Pressure29.95 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph N
Wind gusts35 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:00 AM
Sunset07:00 PM
Moonrise06:49 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 67°F
Coolest hour7 PM · 58°F
Highest rain chance10 PM · 63%
Strongest gusts8 PM · 33 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Gaithersburg

Forecast high67°F -2°
Forecast low54°F +5°
Rain chance57% +57 pts
YesterdayOvercast
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 42%.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 47°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

63°F, 12% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 35 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 42%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Gaithersburg

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.

Gaithersburg is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 39.14°N latitude and 77.20°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.

Gaithersburg weather today

Sunny and 56°F in Gaithersburg, MD. Today's high is 67°F with a 57% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 35 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Gaithersburg

Sunrise is at 07:00 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 60°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 79%.

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