Water Temperature of the Potomac River Near Scotland, MD

Current Water Temperature

62.6°F 17.0°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
62.6°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 3:36 PM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Cornfield Harbor; Chesapeake Bay; Point Lookout

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Potomac River

Station Name: Potomac, MD
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Scotland, MD 20687
Saint Mary's County

GPS Coordinates: 38.033, -76.335

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Chesapeake Bay, Kiptopeke, VA (62.9 mi)
Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, MD (64.5 mi)
Severn River, Annapolis, MD (66.1 mi)
Millsboro Pond, Millsboro, DE (68.6 mi)
Washington Channel, Washington, DC (68.9 mi)

Weather Near Scotland, Maryland

Current Weather

53.1°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 54%
Feels Like: 45.7°F
Wind: NW 13 mph
Wind Gusts: 23.3 mph
Pressure: 29.97 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 59°F
L: 45°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 62°F
L: 44°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 62°F
L: 46°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
3.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
72 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
141 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 22m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 5:00 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:01 AM
Transit 10:28 AM
Moonset 3:48 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:58 AM - 12:28 PM
10:21 PM - 12:51 AM

Minor Periods

4:31 AM - 6:01 AM
3:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 8:36AM EST until November 9 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat November 7, 2026, 8:36 AM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 2:28PM EST until November 9 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat November 7, 2026, 2:28 PM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 53.3°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 3.1

Astronomical

Sun
10h 22m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 5:00 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:01 AM
Transit 10:28 AM
Moonset 3:48 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:58 AM - 12:28 PM
10:21 PM - 12:51 AM

Minor Periods

4:31 AM - 6:01 AM
3:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 52°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 3

Astronomical

Sun
10h 20m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 4:59 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:05 AM
Transit 11:14 AM
Moonset 4:18 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:44 AM - 1:14 PM
11:08 PM - 1:38 AM

Minor Periods

5:35 AM - 7:05 AM
3:48 PM - 5:18 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 51.9°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 17 mph
UV Index: 2.8

Astronomical

Sun
10h 18m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 4:58 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 7:09 AM
Transit 12:02 PM
Moonset 4:51 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:32 AM - 2:02 PM
11:57 PM - 2:27 AM

Minor Periods

6:39 AM - 8:09 AM
4:21 PM - 5:51 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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