Water Temperature of the Potomac River Near Scotland, MD

Current Water Temperature

61.7°F 16.5°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
61.7°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: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:18 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coan River, Lewisetta, VA (7.5 mi)
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Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, MD (36.4 mi)
Choptank River, Cambridge, MD (40.1 mi)
Upper Machedoc Creek, Dahlgren, VA (43 mi)
Wachapreague Channel, Wachapreague, VA (46 mi)
York River, Yorktown, VA (56.3 mi)
Chickahominy River, Providence Forge, VA (57.2 mi)
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

58.1°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 67%
Feels Like: 54.5°F
Wind: SW 6.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.3 mph
Pressure: 29.98 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 18.9 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 65°F
L: 45°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 62°F
L: 51°F
Light Drizzle
Thu
H: 66°F
L: 50°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 53°F
L: 45°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 50°F
L: 41°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
4.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
84 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
166 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 16m daylight
Sunrise 6:41 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 4:57 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:12 AM
Transit 12:52 PM
Moonset 5:30 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:22 PM - 2:52 PM
11:57 PM - 2:27 AM

Minor Periods

7:42 AM - 9:12 AM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 54.1°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
9.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
10 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
61.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
158.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 16m daylight
Sunrise 6:41 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 4:57 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:12 AM
Transit 12:52 PM
Moonset 5:30 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:22 PM - 2:52 PM
11:57 PM - 2:27 AM

Minor Periods

7:42 AM - 9:12 AM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 56.8°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 10.6 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
7.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
8.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
58.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
8.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
172 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 14m daylight
Sunrise 6:42 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 4:57 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:10 AM
Transit 1:44 PM
Moonset 6:16 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:48 AM - 3:18 AM
1:14 PM - 3:44 PM

Minor Periods

8:40 AM - 10:10 AM
5:46 PM - 7:16 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 58.6°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 23%
Wind: 17.8 mph
UV Index: 3.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
7.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
8.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
74.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
172.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 13m daylight
Sunrise 6:43 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 4:56 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:04 AM
Transit 2:35 PM
Moonset 7:08 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:39 AM - 4:09 AM
2:05 PM - 4:35 PM

Minor Periods

9:34 AM - 11:04 AM
6:38 PM - 8:08 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 49.5°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 23%
Wind: 16.7 mph
UV Index: 3.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
62.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
147.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 11m daylight
Sunrise 6:44 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 4:55 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:51 AM
Transit 3:26 PM
Moonset 8:05 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:31 AM - 5:01 AM
2:56 PM - 5:26 PM

Minor Periods

10:21 AM - 11:51 AM
7:35 PM - 9:05 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 45.3°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 21.3 mph
UV Index: 3.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
61.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
132.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 9m daylight
Sunrise 6:45 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 4:54 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:30 AM
Transit 4:15 PM
Moonset 9:05 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:20 AM - 5:50 AM
3:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Minor Periods

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
8:35 PM - 10:05 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
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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