Local weather forecast

Weather in La Plata, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 20646

Overcast
Now65°F

Overcast

High / Low65° / 57°
Rain chance57%
Wind13 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

NowOvercast65°13% rain
12 PMLight drizzle61°46% rain
1 PMOvercast62°18% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby63°20% rain
3 PMOvercast64°15% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby64°20% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby63°16% rain
6 PMOvercast63°16% rain
7 PMLight drizzle61°44% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby58°40% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby58°41% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby58°33% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Partly Cloudy
65° 57°Partly Cloudy
Rain 57%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
74° 58°Overcast
Rain 22%Gust 14 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
68° 58°Overcast
Rain 40%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like57°F
Humidity53%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph N
Wind gusts28 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:59 AM
Sunset06:59 PM
Moonrise06:49 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 66°F
Coolest hour9 PM · 58°F
Highest rain chance12 PM · 46%
Strongest gusts7 PM · 33 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 46%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 57°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

65°F, 13% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

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

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 65°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 46%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in La Plata

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.

La Plata is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.53°N latitude and 76.98°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.

La Plata weather today

Overcast and 65°F in La Plata, MD. Today's high is 65°F with a 57% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 28 mph. Relative humidity is 53%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in La Plata

Sunrise is at 06:59 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 74°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 22%.

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