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Weather in West Ocean City

14-day forecast · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 10:53 pm (EDT)
Now · partly cloudy 57 °F
Feels like
56 °F
Low / high
56 / 66 °F
Rain
0%
Wind
6 mph E
→ 30.34 inHg · steady

Today in West Ocean City: overcast, 56 °F to 66 °F, with a 0% chance of rain and a light breeze from the east (6 mph). Tomorrow, partly cloudy, 55 °F to 66 °F and a 3% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Friday 30, at 73 °F. Next likely rain: Wednesday 4 (17%).

Measured now at the airport

Ocean City Muni (KOXB), 1.8 mi away · 1 h ago

Visibility9.9 mi or more
WeatherNothing to note
Temperature50 °F
WindCalm

It's what the airport's weather station measured, not a forecast: on the coast, wind and fog can be different. Airports report every 30 or 60 minutes.

Airport METAR report, via NOAA's Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Sources and licenses

Temperatures for the next 14 days

Day by day

Day Sky Low / high Rain Max wind Max wave High tides Model
Today · 28 Overcast 56 / 66 °F 0% 13 mph ENE 3.1 ft 10:03 am · 10:14 pm HRRR
Thu 29 Partly cloudy 55 / 66 °F 3% 9 mph ESE 2.4 ft 10:57 am · 11:07 pm HRRR + NBM
Fri 30 Clear sky 53 / 73 °F 2% 8 mph WNW 2.0 ft 11:55 am NBM
Sat 31 Overcast 48 / 58 °F 0% 11 mph NNE 2.5 ft 12:05 am · 12:59 pm NBM
Sun 1 Overcast 50 / 63 °F 0% 6 mph ESE 1.7 ft 1:12 am · 1:11 pm NBM
Mon 2 Mainly clear 53 / 66 °F 8% 7 mph SE 1.4 ft 1:29 am · 2:24 pm NBM
Tue 3 Overcast 55 / 67 °F 17% · 0.03 in 12 mph ENE 1.8 ft 2:49 am · 3:28 pm NBM
Wed 4 Clear sky 57 / 67 °F 17% · 0.06 in 12 mph E 3.7 ft 3:55 am · 4:22 pm NBM
Thu 5 Clear sky 58 / 67 °F 37% · 0.43 in 14 mph E 3.9 ft 4:51 am · 5:08 pm NBM
Fri 6 Rain 55 / 65 °F 34% · 0.34 in 12 mph W 5.2 ft 5:39 am · 5:49 pm NBM
Sat 7 Rain 51 / 61 °F 19% · 0.11 in 12 mph NW 6.0 ft 6:23 am · 6:26 pm NBM
Sun 8 Overcast 47 / 58 °F 16% 11 mph NNW 5.4 ft 7:03 am · 7:02 pm NBM + ECMWF
Mon 9 Mainly clear 45 / 58 °F 18% 10 mph N 4.3 ft 7:40 am · 7:38 pm ECMWF
Tue 10 Overcast 43 / 61 °F 15% 6 mph NNE 3.5 ft 8:16 am · 8:16 pm ECMWF

Each hour comes from the best model for this spot: HRRR until Thursday 29 5:00 pm; then NBM until Sunday 8 2:00 pm; then ECMWF until Thursday 12 10:00 am; then GFS.

Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.

Today, every 3 hours

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky ClearClearClearClear skyMainly clearPartly cloudyOvercastOvercast
Temperature 57°57°56°60°65°65°61°58°
Chance of rain 0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
Wind (mph) 9 ENE9 ENE9 ENE10 NE12 NE7 E6 ESE6 E
Humidity 82%77%72%78%72%78%79%83%
UV 00014200
Model HRRRHRRRHRRRHRRRHRRRHRRRHRRRHRRR

Do the models agree?

High confidence

The models agree for the next few days: the forecast is fairly solid.

What 6 forecast models say for the next few days. The closer they are, the more reliable the forecast.

Do the models agree? · High
High (°F) TodayThu 29Fri 30Sat 31Sun 1Mon 2Tue 3
ECMWF 67°70°72°61°64°67°69°
AIFS 67°69°75°60°62°66°69°
GFS 66°69°74°58°62°64°67°
ICON 65°67°73°59°63°72°66°
HRRR 66°66°—————
NBM 65°67°73°58°63°66°67°
Confidence highhighhighhighhighhighhigh
Do the models agree? · Rain
Rain TodayThu 29Fri 30Sat 31Sun 1Mon 2Tue 3
ECMWF 0000000
AIFS 0000000
GFS 000000.00 in0
ICON 0000000
HRRR 00—————
NBM 0000000.02 in
Confidence highhighhighhighhighhighhigh
Do the models agree? · Wind
Wind (mph) TodayThu 29Fri 30Sat 31Sun 1Mon 2Tue 3
ECMWF 1018613112010207217181118
AIFS 861012546
GFS 10159111227112371359812
ICON 9186119201123816715815
HRRR 1318915—————
NBM 9136981611196107111219
Confidence highhighhighhighhighhighhigh

Chance of rain from the ensemble models

Model TodayThu 29Fri 30Sat 31Sun 1Mon 2Tue 3
ECMWF (51 scenarios) 0%0%0%0%0%4%6%
GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios) 0%0%0%0%0%12%19%
NBM (NOAA) 0%3%2%0%0%8%17%
Thunderstorm (NBM) 0%0%0%0%1%1%1%

Each model's day runs midnight to midnight local time; models that reach fewer days are left blank. Rain: daily total. Wind: the day's highest average wind and, in small type, the strongest gust. Highlighted: values that stand out from the rest. The chance of rain comes from many runs of the same model with slightly different starting data.

Outlook

How the coming weeks and months compare with what is normal for the time of year. It is a trend, not a day-by-day forecast.

Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter.

Next 6 weeks

When TemperatureTemp. Rain Typical high / low
Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8 Well above +6.3 °F Above +60% —
Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15 Normal +0.4 °F A bit above +30% 58° / 47°
Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22 A bit above +2.0 °F Normal 58° / 48°
Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29 A bit above +2.3 °F A bit above +39% 55° / 47°
Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6 A bit above +1.8 °F Above +50% 53° / 44°

Coming months

When TemperatureTemp. Rain
November A bit above +1.4 °F A bit above +44%
December A bit above +2.0 °F A bit above +30%
January A bit above +2.5 °F Above +50%
February A bit above +1.3 °F Above +53%
March A bit above +1.3 °F A bit above +32%

Weeks: ECMWF 46-day (average of its scenarios), against the normal of the last 20 years for those dates. Months: ECMWF SEAS5. Rain: total against normal. The further ahead, the closer it gets to normal and the less detail it can give. The long-range sea temperature isn't usable at this spot (the model's grid cell falls on land).

West Ocean City climate by monthClimate by month

Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)

The best time to visit West Ocean City is from May to September: highs of 71 °F to 85 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.

Hurricane season: from July to September, peaking in July. In the last 30 years (1996–2025), 12 tropical cyclones passed within 93 mi of West Ocean City, about 4 every 10 years; 2 of them with hurricane-force winds (74 mph or more). The most recent: Elsa, in July 2021.

Month High Low Rain Rainy daysDays Sun (h/day) Water Waves Cyclones
JanuaryJan 45° 30° 3.41 in 8 4.2 44° 2.8 ft –
FebruaryFeb 47° 31° 2.99 in 8 5.2 41° 2.7 ft –
MarchMar 54° 38° 4.20 in 9 5.8 43° 3.0 ft –
AprilApr 63° 46° 3.51 in 8 6.5 48° 2.9 ft –
MayMay 71° 55° 3.45 in 10 7.4 57° 2.5 ft –
JuneJun 80° 65° 3.90 in 11 7.7 68° 2.1 ft 1
JulyJul 85° 70° 3.87 in 12 7.8 74° 2.0 ft 4
AugustAug 83° 68° 4.85 in 11 7.2 75° 2.1 ft 3
SeptemberSep 78° 63° 3.67 in 9 6.0 73° 3.1 ft 3
OctoberOct 68° 51° 4.39 in 7 5.3 66° 3.1 ft 1
NovemberNov 58° 42° 3.19 in 7 4.6 57° 3.0 ft –
DecemberDec 49° 34° 3.76 in 9 3.9 50° 2.7 ft –
Month Water Waves Cyclones
Jan 44° 2.8 ft –
Feb 41° 2.7 ft –
Mar 43° 3.0 ft –
Apr 48° 2.9 ft –
May 57° 2.5 ft –
Jun 68° 2.1 ft 1
Jul 74° 2.0 ft 4
Aug 75° 2.1 ft 3
Sep 73° 3.1 ft 3
Oct 66° 3.1 ft 1
Nov 57° 3.0 ft –
Dec 50° 2.7 ft –

Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.

A normal year brings 45.19 in of rain on about 107 days and about 2,200 hours of sunshine.

Cyclones: how many tropical cyclones (tropical storms, hurricanes and typhoons) passed within 93 mi in each month from 1996 to 2025, according to IBTrACS (NOAA).

1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses

Temperature

Now57 °Ffeels like 56 °F
Tomorrow55 / 66 °F

It's 57 °F now (feels like 56 °F). Today, 56 °F to 66 °F; tomorrow, 55 °F to 66 °F.

Chance of rain

  • Today 0%
  • Thu 29 3%
  • Fri 30 2%
  • Sat 31 0%
  • Sun 1 0%
  • Mon 2 8%
  • Tue 3 17% 0.03 in

Today the chance of rain reaches 0%. The next day with likely rain is Wednesday 4: 17% and 0.06 in.

No rain in the last 7 days.

Humidity and dew point

Humidity84%
Dew point53 °F

Humidity is 84% now and the dew point is 53 °F.

The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.

Visibility and fog

Now9.4 migood
Clouds70%

Visibility is good now (9.4 mi). No fog expected today.

UV index

Now0
Today's peak4moderate

Thu 29: 4 · Fri 30: 4 · Sat 31: 4

IndexLevelWhat to do
0–2lowNo special protection needed.
3–5moderateHat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday.
6–7highSunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm.
8–10very highAvoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it.
11+extremeAvoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy.

Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.

Barometric pressure

  • ↗ Rising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
  • → Steady · now Anglers expect normal activity
  • ↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Air and pollen

Air qualityGood · 42
Saharan dustNo

Previous days

The weather over the last 30 days, as the models analyzed it. Tap a day to see it hour by hour.

DaySkyLow / highRainMax wind
Tue 27 Mainly clear50 / 68 °F011 mph NNE
Mon 26 Clear sky40 / 68 °F08 mph WNW
Sun 25 Clear sky48 / 66 °F07 mph NE
Sat 24 Partly cloudy49 / 64 °F011 mph NE
Fri 23 Overcast51 / 63 °F013 mph NNE
Thu 22 Overcast47 / 66 °F011 mph NNW
Wed 21 Overcast53 / 64 °F015 mph N
Show all 30 days
DaySkyLow / highRainMax wind
Tue 20 Partly cloudy50 / 68 °F016 mph N
Mon 19 Partly cloudy48 / 63 °F016 mph NNE
Sun 18 Partly cloudy46 / 59 °F015 mph NNE
Sat 17 Heavy drizzle50 / 65 °F0.43 in17 mph N
Fri 16 Light rain65 / 78 °F0.40 in13 mph SSW
Thu 15 Light drizzle64 / 72 °F0.02 in14 mph NE
Wed 14 Partly cloudy67 / 85 °F09 mph SW
Tue 13 Mainly clear57 / 77 °F09 mph SW
Mon 12 Light drizzle62 / 72 °F0.04 in16 mph NW
Sun 11 Light rain68 / 73 °F0.73 in17 mph SE
Sat 10 Overcast54 / 70 °F014 mph ENE
Fri 9 Overcast54 / 73 °F05 mph WNW
Thu 8 Overcast60 / 78 °F09 mph WSW
Wed 7 Partly cloudy46 / 67 °F010 mph S
Tue 6 Clear sky50 / 64 °F08 mph NNW
Mon 5 Overcast59 / 73 °F011 mph NW
Sun 4 Drizzle64 / 68 °F0.35 in12 mph NE
Sat 3 Light rain64 / 72 °F0.44 in13 mph NNE
Fri 2 Overcast68 / 82 °F012 mph SW
Thu 1 Overcast65 / 80 °F09 mph SSW
Wed 30 Overcast59 / 74 °F07 mph S
Tue 29 Overcast62 / 74 °F06 mph W
Mon 28 Overcast60 / 69 °F010 mph WNW

These are the models at the start of each day (ECMWF and GFS; waves from Météo-France), not readings from a weather station: there can be differences at specific spots.

Questions about the weather in West Ocean CityQuestions

What's the weather like today in West Ocean City?

Overcast, from 56 °F to 66 °F, with a light breeze from the east (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.

Will it rain tomorrow in West Ocean City?

On Thursday 29 the chance of rain is 3% (0.00 in): partly cloudy.

How warm will it be this week?

Between a low of 48 °F and a high of 73 °F; the warmest day, Friday 30.

What's the UV index today?

It reaches 4 (moderate). Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday.

Is the pressure rising or falling?

It's 30.34 inHg and steady: −0.03 inHg over the last 24 hours.

When is the best time to visit West Ocean City?

The best time to visit West Ocean City is from May to September: highs of 71 °F to 85 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.

What is the weather like in West Ocean City in October?

In October, West Ocean City normally sees highs of 68 °F and lows of 51 °F, with about 7 rainy days (4.39 in for the month) and 5 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 66 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.

What are the warmest and wettest months in West Ocean City?

The warmest is July, with average highs of 85 °F, and the coldest January, with lows of 30 °F. The wettest is August (4.85 in) and the driest, February.

When is hurricane season in West Ocean City?

Hurricane season: from July to September, peaking in July. In the last 30 years (1996–2025), 12 tropical cyclones passed within 93 mi of West Ocean City, about 4 every 10 years; 2 of them with hurricane-force winds (74 mph or more). The most recent: Elsa, in July 2021.

More about West Ocean City today

Weather near West Ocean City

Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.

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Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 9.6 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:53 pm (local time).

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