Local weather forecast

Weather in Laurel, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 20707, 20708, 20723, 20724

Overcast
Now59°F

Overcast

High / Low63° / 57°
Rain chance78%
Wind13 mph
Weather alerts

Active 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

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° 56°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
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Laurel

Forecast high63°F -10°
Forecast low57°F +2°
Rain chance78% +78 pts
YesterdayOvercast
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 Laurel

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.

Laurel is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 39.10°N latitude and 76.85°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.

Laurel weather today

Overcast and 59°F in Laurel, 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 Laurel

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 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 85%.

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