Local weather forecast

Weather in Ocean City, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 21842

Patchy rain nearby
Now61°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low65° / 59°
Rain chance89%
Wind36 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Storm Warning issued September 26 at 3:58AM EDT until September 26 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

Storm Warning issued September 26 at 1:12AM EDT until September 26 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 16 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

Gale Warning issued September 26 at 6:13AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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

NowPatchy rain nearby61°37% rain
11 AMLight rain shower62°47% rain
12 PMLight rain shower62°59% rain
1 PMLight rain61°73% rain
2 PMLight rain shower61°56% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby61°31% rain
4 PMLight rain61°71% rain
5 PMLight rain shower61°63% rain
6 PMLight rain shower61°43% rain
7 PMLight rain shower61°57% rain
8 PMLight rain shower61°62% rain
9 PMLight rain shower61°42% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
65° 59°Light rain shower
Rain 89%Gust 38 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
66° 58°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 74%Gust 23 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
67° 62°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 33%Gust 16 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like43°F
Humidity84%
Pressure29.75 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind36 mph NNW
Wind gusts49 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:51 AM
Sunset06:51 PM
Moonrise06:41 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 62°F
Coolest hour2 AM · 58°F
Highest rain chance1 PM · 73%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 49 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 73% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 43°F with winds near 36 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

61°F, 43% rain chance and 28 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 49 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 61°F, wind 36 mph, rain chance up to 73%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Ocean 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.

Ocean City is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.34°N latitude and 75.09°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.

Ocean City weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 61°F in Ocean City, MD. Today's high is 65°F with a 89% rain chance. Winds are around 36 mph with gusts near 49 mph. Relative humidity is 84%, pressure is 29.75 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Ocean City

Sunrise is at 06:51 AM and sunset is at 06:51 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 66°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 74%.

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