Location & Surroundings
Riderwood is a settlement in Maryland, United States, at 78 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mays Chapel, 3 km to the north. The national capital Washington is 66 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is St John Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: Rider · Sherwood
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° 24' 33" N, 76° 38' 55" W
- Elevation 78 m (DEM: 79 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 925 p/km²
- Built-up 14.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:49
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 18:52
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Riderwood
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riderwood, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (330 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 22.9 | 1.7 | 330 | 58 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 1.4 | 14 | 77 | 1,017.3 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 52 | 169.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 0.2 | 169 | 78 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 1.5 | 200 | 79 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 2.8 | 187 | 49 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 524.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 2.1 | 139 | 70 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 285.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 2.5 | 173 | 80 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.7 | 211 | 83 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.4 | 1.7 | 196 | 51 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 235.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 2.3 | 122 | 68 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 292.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 2.1 | 206 | 68 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 2.3 | 222 | 70 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.3 | 4.7 | 245 | 40 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 544.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riderwood?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 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 Riderwood today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Riderwood?
Local time is 23:49. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Riderwood?
Riderwood is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Riderwood?
Elevation about 78 m. DEM 79 m.
Where is Riderwood located?
It is at 39.40927, -76.64858 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riderwood in?
It is in United States.