Water Temperature of the Patuxent River in Brighton, MD
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 4:45 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Triadelphia Reservoir; Brighton Dam; Brighton Dam Recreation Park; Clarksville, MDSponsored Content
Station Name: PATUXENT RIVER BELOW BRIGHTON DAM NEAR BRIGHTON,MD
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 358 feet / 109 meters
Nearest Address:
14199 Brighton Dam Rd
Brighton, MD 21029
Montgomery County
GPS Coordinates: 39.19219444, -77.00438889
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Weather for Brighton, Maryland
Current Weather

Humidity: 81%
Feels Like: 56.2°F
Wind: N 13.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 18.9 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 62°F
L: 53°F

Tue
H: 73°F
L: 51°F

Wed
H: 68°F
L: 52°F

Thu
H: 63°F
L: 43°F

Fri
H: 64°F
L: 42°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 6:52 AM
Moonset: 2:45 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:22 AM - 8:52 AM8:40 PM - 11:10 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
This is only a test for monitoring of vital dissemination systems.
Effective: Mon October 13, 2025, 2:24 AM
Expires: Mon October 13, 2025, 2:34 AM
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 5:31PM EDT until October 13 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun October 12, 2025, 5:31 PM
Expires: Mon October 13, 2025, 1:45 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Monday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Low lying areas near Fletchers Boathouse begin to flood. Portions of Roosevelt Island are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 1:06 AM.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 5:31PM EDT until October 13 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun October 12, 2025, 5:31 PM
Expires: Mon October 13, 2025, 1:45 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Monday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Water is expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 1:24 AM.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 5:31PM EDT until October 13 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun October 12, 2025, 5:31 PM
Expires: Mon October 13, 2025, 1:45 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Monday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, flooding of some of the parking area near Dock Street in Annapolis may occur, with water surrounding the Alex Haley Memorial. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 11:05 PM.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 5:31PM EDT until October 13 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun October 12, 2025, 5:31 PM
Expires: Mon October 13, 2025, 1:45 AM
* 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 11 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 two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 8:03 PM. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 12:52 AM. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 8:58 PM.
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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.4°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 6:52 AM
Moonset: 2:45 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:22 AM - 8:52 AM8:40 PM - 11:10 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.1°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 0.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 7:49 AM
Moonset: 3:24 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:19 AM - 9:49 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:54 PM - 4:24 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:29 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 8:41 AM
Moonset: 3:56 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 29.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:11 AM - 10:41 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:26 PM - 4:56 PM12:45 AM - 2:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52.1°F
Average Humidity: 47%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 0.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:28 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 9:28 AM
Moonset: 4:22 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:58 AM - 11:28 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:52 PM - 5:22 PM1:54 AM - 3:24 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.2°F
Average Humidity: 41%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 10:11 AM
Moonset: 4:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:41 AM - 12:11 AM
Minor Periods
4:14 PM - 5:44 PM2:58 AM - 4:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5