Location & Surroundings
Potomac is a settlement in Maryland, United States, at 200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cumberland, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 170 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mexico Farms Airport, 8 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 34' 3" N, 78° 50' 20" W
- Elevation 200 m (DEM: 207 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 82 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:44
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 17:08
- Day length 10 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Potomac
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potomac, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 7.8 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 323 W/m2.
Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
2.7 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 6.3 | 2.7 | 287 | 71 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.6 | 3.3 | 284 | 78 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 5.6 | 282 | 60 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 322.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.0 | 5.3 | 289 | 72 | 1,018.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 83 | 113.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.3 | 4.1 | 284 | 76 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.0 | 3.1 | 268 | 83 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.1 | 5.3 | 269 | 40 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 379.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.7 | 4.3 | 260 | 58 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 186.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 7.9 | 4.8 | 274 | 58 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.8 | 4.5 | 283 | 75 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.9 | 5.8 | 296 | 43 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 383.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.8 | 3.1 | 277 | 65 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 193.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.9 | 1.8 | 257 | 73 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potomac?
Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 7.8 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 323 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 Potomac today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 17:08 (local time). Day length about 10h 19m.
What is the local time in Potomac?
Local time is 12:44. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Potomac?
Potomac is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potomac?
Elevation about 200 m. DEM 207 m.
Where is Potomac located?
It is at 39.56759, -78.83891 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potomac in?
It is in United States.