Water Temperature of the Choptank River in Cambridge, MD
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 2:54 PM EST
Today's Tides
Low: January 29, 6:20 AM, -0.4 ft
High: January 29, 12:51 PM, 1.5 ft
Low: January 29, 7:56 PM, 0.0 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Sailwinds Park; Great Marsh Park; Shoal Creek; Hambrooks Bay; Diskinson Bay; Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park; Trappe, MDStation Name: Cambridge
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Sensor Depth: -5 feet
Nearest Address:
Choptank River Bridge
Cambridge, MD 21613
Dorchester County
GPS Coordinates: 38.5725, -76.061667
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Beaverdam Branch, Houston, DE (37.5 mi)
Potomac River, Scotland, MD (40.1 mi)
Millsboro Pond, Millsboro, DE (41.6 mi)
Murderkill River, Frederica, DE (44.4 mi)
Chesapeake Bay, Tolchester Beach, MD (45.4 mi)
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St. Jones River, Dover, DE (50.2 mi)
Indian River Bay, Millsboro, DE (52.1 mi)
Delaware Bay, Lewes, DE (52.8 mi)
Weather for Cambridge, Maryland
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 24°F
L: 16°F

Fri
H: 23°F
L: 9°F

Sat
H: 20°F
L: 12°F

Sun
H: 23°F
L: 12°F

Mon
H: 31°F
L: 16°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:23 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 9:37 PM
Moonset: 4:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:32 AM - 1:02 PM9:07 PM - 11:37 PM
Minor Periods
1:06 PM - 2:36 PM4:05 AM - 5:35 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 1:13PM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 0 expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below possible. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 1:13PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 0 expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below possible. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 11:26PM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:26 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:30 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold wind chills and or temperatures are expected through tonight.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 2:09AM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:09 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 4:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold wind chills and or temperatures are expected through tonight.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 12:56PM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:56 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 6:20AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:20 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 6:20AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:20 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 12:45PM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:45 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 8:45 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 2:38AM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:38 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, and Somerset Counties. In Virginia, Accomack County. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 10:06AM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 10:06 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, and Somerset Counties. In Virginia, Accomack County. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:23 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 9:37 PM
Moonset: 4:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:32 AM - 1:02 PM9:07 PM - 11:37 PM
Minor Periods
1:06 PM - 2:36 PM4:05 AM - 5:35 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 10:41 PM
Moonset: 5:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:36 AM - 2:06 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:16 PM - 3:46 PM5:07 AM - 6:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 11:41 PM
Moonset: 6:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:38 AM - 3:08 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:32 PM - 5:02 PM5:59 AM - 7:29 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:26 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:10 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:35 PM - 4:05 PM
Minor Periods
4:47 PM - 6:17 PM6:40 AM - 8:10 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:27 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 12:36 AM
Moonset: 7:43 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:06 AM - 2:36 AM2:27 PM - 4:57 PM
Minor Periods
6:01 PM - 7:31 PM7:13 AM - 8:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
