Water Temperature of the Patuxent River in Brighton, MD

Current Water Temperature

70.3°F

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, MD

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Patuxent River

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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Washington Channel, Washington, DC (22.1 mi)
Northwest Harbor, Baltimore, MD (23.3 mi)
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Severn River, Annapolis, MD (31.7 mi)
Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, MD (33.8 mi)

Weather for Brighton, Maryland

Current Weather

58.8°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 81%
Feels Like: 56.2°F
Wind: N 13.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 18.9 mph
Pressure: 29.91 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 62°F
L: 53°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 73°F
L: 51°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 68°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 63°F
L: 43°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 64°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 5.65 μg/m3
PM10: 5.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 12:04 PM
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 AM
8:40 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:15 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.


Monday, October 13, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 56.4°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 81%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.7 μg/m3
PM10: 5.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 162.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 12:04 PM
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 AM
8:40 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 59.1°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 0.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.79 μg/m3
PM10: 3.86 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 161.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 12:04 AM
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 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:54 PM - 4:24 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 59°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0.9

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.2 μg/m3
PM10: 5.24 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:29 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 1:15 AM
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 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:26 PM - 4:56 PM
12:45 AM - 2:15 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 52.1°F
Average Humidity: 47%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 0.9

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3 μg/m3
PM10: 3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:28 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 2:24 AM
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 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:52 PM - 5:22 PM
1:54 AM - 3:24 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, October 17, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 50.2°F
Average Humidity: 41%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 3:28 AM
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 AM
9:41 AM - 12:11 AM

Minor Periods

4:14 PM - 5:44 PM
2:58 AM - 4:28 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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