What is today's weather forecast for Fort Ritchie, MD?

Today's forecast for Fort Ritchie shows a high of 30 degrees and a low of 24 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 30.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Fort Ritchie, MD?

The 7-day forecast for Fort Ritchie shows highs from 30 to 47 degrees and lows from 21 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 1 day with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Fort Ritchie, MD this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Fort Ritchie this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (100% chance).

How accurate is the Fort Ritchie weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Fort Ritchie forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Fort Ritchie, MD Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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25°F
Feels Like 21°F

Humidity 62% Dew Point 14°F Wind WSW 3 MPH Gusts 5 Barometer 30.17 in.

Solar Rad 194 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.8 mi. NE of central Fort Ritchie
at 10:09 AM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 30°F to 47°F. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing rain chances.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 44°F with lows around 27°F.

This Date in Weather History

1917 - An ice jam closed the Ohio River between Warsaw, KY, and Rising Sun, IN. The thirty foot high ice jam held for 58 days, and backed up the river a distance of 100 miles.

Fort Ritchie, MD 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Night: Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

About Fort Ritchie, MD

Fort Ritchie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Maryland, United States, just south of the Pennsylvania state line. The population was 276 at the 2000 census. Fort Ritchie is a former U.S. military base that closed in September 1998, pursuant to the 1995 Base Realignment and Closure Commission. Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania is immediately to the north.

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