Water Temperature of the Potomac River Near Scotland, MD
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, July 24, 2025, 11:18 PM EDT
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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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Severn River, Annapolis, MD (66.1 mi)
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Washington Channel, Washington, DC (68.9 mi)
Weather Near Scotland, Maryland
Current Weather

Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 83.9°F
Wind: SSW 9.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 17.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 94°F
L: 76°F

Sat
H: 91°F
L: 78°F

Sun
H: 84°F
L: 78°F

Mon
H: 89°F
L: 74°F

Tue
H: 94°F
L: 76°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
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 AM1:34 PM - 4:04 PM
Minor Periods
8:45 PM - 10:15 PM6:12 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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.8°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 123.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
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 AM1:34 PM - 4:04 PM
Minor Periods
8:45 PM - 10:15 PM6:12 AM - 7:42 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.1°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 141.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
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 AM2:23 PM - 4:53 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 PM - 10:43 PM7:22 AM - 8:52 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.5°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 17 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 168.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 15 mins
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 AM3:07 PM - 5:37 PM
Minor Periods
9:37 PM - 11:07 PM8:28 AM - 9:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.1°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins
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 AM3:49 PM - 6:19 PM
Minor Periods
9:59 PM - 11:29 PM9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.9°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 11 mins
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 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
10:20 PM - 11:50 PM10:31 AM - 12:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5