Local weather forecast

Weather in Riva, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 09:45 local time · ZIP codes 21140

Patchy rain nearby
Now62°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low65° / 58°
Rain chance81%
Wind20 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

NowPatchy rain nearby62°14% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby61°20% rain
12 PMLight drizzle61°41% rain
1 PMLight drizzle60°39% rain
2 PMLight rain58°73% rain
3 PMLight rain58°74% rain
4 PMLight rain58°74% rain
5 PMLight rain58°76% rain
6 PMLight rain58°66% rain
7 PMLight rain58°79% rain
8 PMLight drizzle59°60% rain
9 PMLight drizzle59°54% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain
65° 58°Light rain
Rain 81%Gust 22 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light drizzle
63° 58°Light drizzle
Rain 90%Gust 19 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
64° 59°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 80%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity57%
Pressure29.90 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind20 mph N
Wind gusts34 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:57 AM
Sunset06:57 PM
Moonrise06:47 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour5 AM · 63°F
Coolest hour3 PM · 58°F
Highest rain chance7 PM · 79%
Strongest gusts3 PM · 36 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 79% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 50°F with winds near 20 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

61°F, 18% rain chance and 20 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 36 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 62°F, wind 20 mph, rain chance up to 79%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Riva

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.

Riva is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.95°N latitude and 76.58°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.

Riva weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 62°F in Riva, MD. Today's high is 65°F with a 81% rain chance. Winds are around 20 mph with gusts near 34 mph. Relative humidity is 57%, pressure is 29.90 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Riva

Sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light drizzle with a high near 63°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 90%.

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