Water Temperature of the Potomac River Near Scotland, MD

Current Water Temperature

84.0°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, July 24, 2025, 11:18 PM EDT

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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 / 0 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 38.033, -76.335

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Atlantic Ocean, Wallops Island, VA (58.3 mi)
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

77.7°F
Partly Cloudy
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 83.9°F
Wind: SSW 9.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 17.2 mph
Pressure: 30.08 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 94°F
L: 76°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 91°F
L: 78°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 84°F
L: 78°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 89°F
L: 74°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 94°F
L: 76°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 7.77 μg/m3
PM10: 9.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 347.8 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 6:42 AM
Moon Transit: 2:04 PM
Moonset: 9:15 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:01 AM - 5:31 AM
1:34 PM - 4:04 PM

Minor Periods

8:45 PM - 10:15 PM
6:12 AM - 7:42 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Coastal Flood Statement issued July 25 at 1:38AM EDT until July 25 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 1:38 AM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland and Lancaster Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

Do not drive through flooded roadways.


Coastal Flood Statement issued July 25 at 1:38AM EDT until July 25 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 1:38 AM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland and Lancaster Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

Do not drive through flooded roadways.


Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 2:05AM EDT until July 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 2:05 AM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.


Coastal Flood Statement issued July 25 at 1:38AM EDT until July 25 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 1:38 AM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland and Lancaster Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

Do not drive through flooded roadways.


Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 2:05AM EDT until July 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 2:05 AM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.


Friday, July 25, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 84.8°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 2.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 15.27 μg/m3
PM10: 17.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 341.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 123.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 6:42 AM
Moon Transit: 2:04 PM
Moonset: 9:15 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:01 AM - 5:31 AM
1:34 PM - 4:04 PM

Minor Periods

8:45 PM - 10:15 PM
6:12 AM - 7:42 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 85.1°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 2.6

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 23.14 μg/m3
PM10: 23.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 424.02 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 141.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 7:52 AM
Moon Transit: 2:53 PM
Moonset: 9:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:52 AM - 6:22 AM
2:23 PM - 4:53 PM

Minor Periods

9:13 PM - 10:43 PM
7:22 AM - 8:52 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 80.5°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 17 mph
UV Index: 2.5

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 26.56 μg/m3
PM10: 28.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 356.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 168.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 8:58 AM
Moon Transit: 3:37 PM
Moonset: 10:07 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:38 AM - 7:08 AM
3:07 PM - 5:37 PM

Minor Periods

9:37 PM - 11:07 PM
8:28 AM - 9:58 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, July 28, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 82.1°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 2.7

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 22.87 μg/m3
PM10: 23.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 462.22 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 10:00 AM
Moon Transit: 4:19 PM
Moonset: 10:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:21 AM - 7:51 AM
3:49 PM - 6:19 PM

Minor Periods

9:59 PM - 11:29 PM
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 82.9°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 0.1

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: 6:06 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 11:01 AM
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 10:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:02 AM - 8:32 AM
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Minor Periods

10:20 PM - 11:50 PM
10:31 AM - 12:01 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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