Water Temperature of the Patuxent River in Solomons, MD
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, August 2, 2026, 6:54 AM EDT
Today's Tides
High: August 2, 5:09 AM, 1.6 ft
Low: August 2, 11:44 AM, 0.4 ft
High: August 2, 5:34 PM, 1.5 ft
Low: August 2, 11:54 PM, 0.5 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Solomons Island; Lord Baltimores Bay; Chesapeake Bay; Saint Inigoes, MDStation Name: Solomons Island
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Sensor Depth: -2 feet
Nearest Address:
Farren Avenue
Solomons, MD 20688
Calver County
GPS Coordinates: 38.317222, -76.450833
Nearby Water Temperatures
Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, MD (16.6 mi)Potomac River, Scotland, MD (20.6 mi)
Coan River, Lewisetta, VA (22.3 mi)
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Choptank River, Cambridge, MD (27.5 mi)
Upper Machedoc Creek, Dahlgren, VA (31.8 mi)
Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, MD (44.6 mi)
Severn River, Annapolis, MD (46 mi)
Washington Channel, Washington, DC (49.2 mi)
Northeast Branch Anacostia River, Riverdale Park, MD (51.3 mi)
Sligo Creek, Takoma Park, MD (55 mi)
Paint Branch, Calverton, MD (56.7 mi)
Dead Run, McLean, VA (59.2 mi)
Difficult Run, Oakton, VA (61.7 mi)
Difficult Run, McLean, VA (62.5 mi)
Weather for Solomons, Maryland
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 91°F
L: 73°F

Mon
H: 79°F
L: 73°F

Tue
H: 77°F
L: 72°F

Wed
H: 87°F
L: 72°F

Thu
H: 93°F
L: 73°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 95 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 3:53 AM
Moonset: 10:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 75.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:23 AM - 5:53 AM5:36 PM - 8:06 PM
Minor Periods
9:44 PM - 11:14 PM9:36 AM - 11:06 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Small Craft Advisory issued August 1 at 11:28PM EDT until August 2 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 11:28 PM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 2 at 2:16AM EDT until August 2 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun August 2, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, flooding of some of the parking area near Dock Street in Annapolis may occur, with water surrounding the Alex Haley Memorial. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 8:07 AM.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Small Craft Advisory issued August 2 at 1:42AM EDT until August 3 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sun August 2, 2026, 1:42 AM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 9:45 AM
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 91 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 3:53 AM
Moonset: 10:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 75.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:23 AM - 5:53 AM5:36 PM - 8:06 PM
Minor Periods
9:44 PM - 11:14 PM9:36 AM - 11:06 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 65.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:09 PM - 11:39 PM10:41 AM - 12:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 5:22 AM
Moonset: 12:19 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 54.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:52 AM - 7:22 AM7:08 PM - 9:38 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:49 AM - 1:19 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 6:11 AM
Moonset: 1:29 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:41 AM - 8:11 AM7:59 PM - 10:29 PM
Minor Periods
12:59 AM - 2:29 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 7:04 AM
Moonset: 2:42 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:34 AM - 9:04 AM8:56 PM - 11:26 PM
Minor Periods
2:12 PM - 3:42 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
