Water Temperature of Sligo Creek in Takoma Park, MD
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 3:35 AM EDT
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Station Name: SLIGO CREEK NEAR TAKOMA PARK, MD
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 236 feet / 72 meters
Nearest Address:
254 Hilltop Rd
Takoma Park, MD 20910
Montgomery County
GPS Coordinates: 38.9862222, -77.0048611
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Weather for Takoma Park, Maryland
Current Weather

Humidity: 87%
Feels Like: 82.9°F
Wind: S 2.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 4 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 1.1
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 87°F
L: 75°F

Thu
H: 94°F
L: 76°F

Fri
H: 92°F
L: 76°F

Sat
H: 87°F
L: 70°F

Sun
H: 89°F
L: 71°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 116 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 1:15 AM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 55.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:45 AM - 3:15 AM12:45 AM - 3:15 AM
Minor Periods
11:33 AM - 1:03 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 1:55AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed July 16, 2025, 1:55 AM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 1:55AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed July 16, 2025, 1:55 AM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 1:55AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed July 16, 2025, 1:55 AM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 1:55AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed July 16, 2025, 1:55 AM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.8°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 1:15 AM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 55.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:45 AM - 3:15 AM12:45 AM - 3:15 AM
Minor Periods
11:33 AM - 1:03 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.6°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 6:26 AM
Moonset: 1:14 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:56 AM - 8:26 AM8:08 PM - 10:38 PM
Minor Periods
12:44 AM - 2:14 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.3°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 7:16 AM
Moonset: 2:28 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:46 AM - 9:16 AM9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Minor Periods
1:58 PM - 3:28 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 28.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 8:09 AM
Moonset: 3:44 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:39 AM - 10:09 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:14 PM - 4:44 PM12:18 AM - 1:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.2°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 9:07 AM
Moonset: 5:00 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:37 AM - 11:07 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM12:55 AM - 2:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5