Location & Surroundings
Calico Rapids is a rapids in Maryland, United States, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Potomac, 5 km to the north. The nearest airport is Steuart Office Pad, 11 km away.
Overview
Calico Rapids is a rapids.
It is located in Montgomery County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Montgomery County
- Type rapids (RPDS)
- a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 58' 24" N, 77° 12' 36" W
- Elevation 17 m (DEM: 24 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:40
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 16:58
- Day length 10 h 10 min
Other rapids nearby
Nearby
Weather in Calico Rapids
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Calico Rapids, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 11.1 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 217 W/m2.
Temperature
11.1 C
Wind
5.4 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
998.9 hPa
Clouds
22 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 11.1 | 5.4 | 295 | 70 | 998.9 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.6 | 5.7 | 321 | 79 | 1,000.6 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.7 | 5.8 | 323 | 70 | 1,003.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.1 | 5.6 | 340 | 48 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 217.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.3 | 3.7 | 326 | 55 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 94.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.7 | 3.3 | 317 | 65 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.7 | 4.0 | 307 | 73 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.8 | 5.9 | 313 | 40 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 322.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 6.4 | 5.4 | 308 | 62 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 95.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.5 | 4.9 | 298 | 64 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.1 | 4.6 | 293 | 66 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.4 | 4.7 | 313 | 66 | 1,024.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 165.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 7.8 | 3.4 | 335 | 52 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 73 | 45.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Calico Rapids?
Now 11.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 11.1 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 217 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Calico Rapids today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 16:58 (local time). Day length about 10h 10m.
What is the local time in Calico Rapids?
Local time is 06:40. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Calico Rapids?
Calico Rapids is a rapids.
What is the elevation of Calico Rapids?
Elevation about 17 m. DEM 24 m.
Where is Calico Rapids located?
It is at 38.97325, -77.21013 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Calico Rapids in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry