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Ellicott City, MD 21043 Weather

It is 54°F and clear in Ellicott City, MD 21043, observed at 5:35 AM EDT. Today: Sunny, high 73°F, low 42°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Ellicott City, MD 21043 current weather

54°F

Clear

H 73° / L 42°Feels like 54°

Observed at Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport (8.4 mi away), 10/30/2026, 5:35 AM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/30/2026, 1:52 AM PT

  1. Now53°
  2. 7 AM53°
  3. 8 AM54°
  4. 9 AM58°
  5. 10 AM64°
  6. 11 AM67°
  7. 12 PM70°
  8. 1 PM71°
  9. 2 PM71°
  10. 3 PM71°
  11. 4 PM71°
  12. 5 PM69°
  13. 6 PM67°
  14. 7 PM63°
  15. 8 PM58°
  16. 9 PM55°
  17. 10 PM53°
  18. 11 PM51°
  19. 12 AM50°Sat
  20. 1 AM49°
  21. 2 AM47°
  22. 3 AM46°
  23. 4 AM47°
  24. 5 AM45°
  25. 6 AM44°
  26. 7 AM44°
  27. 8 AM43°
  28. 9 AM47°
  29. 10 AM53°
  30. 11 AM57°
  31. 12 PM59°
  32. 1 PM60°
  33. 2 PM61°
  34. 3 PM62°
  35. 4 PM62°
  36. 5 PM61°
  37. 6 PM57°
  38. 7 PM54°
  39. 8 PM50°
  40. 9 PM48°
  41. 10 PM47°
  42. 11 PM47°
  43. 12 AM46°Sun
  44. 1 AM45°
  45. 1 AM45°
  46. 2 AM44°
  47. 3 AM44°
  48. 4 AM44°

10-day forecast

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  • Today10/30Low 42°High 73°

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Sunny
  • Sat10/31Low 43°High 62°

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 6 mph.

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 2 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Sun11/1Low 44°High 64°

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southeast wind around 3 mph.

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Mostly Cloudy
  • Mon11/2Low 47°High 66°

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Partly Sunny
  • Tue11/3Low 52°High 71°

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Wed11/437% chance of precipitationLow 55°High 71°

    Wednesday: A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
  • Thu11/552% chance of precipitationLow 53°High 71°

    Thursday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Chance Rain Showers
  • Fri11/6Model blend38% chance of precipitationLow 48°High 69°

    Friday: Chance of rain. High near 69°. Low that night near 48°. About 0.15 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sat11/7Model blend13% chance of precipitationLow 44°High 63°

    Saturday: Partly cloudy. High near 63°. Low that night near 44°.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sun11/8Model blendLow 42°High 62°

    Sunday: Partly cloudy. High near 62°. Low that night near 42°. About 0.03 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 39.257, -76.796 from the NWS LWX office, updated 10/30/2026, 1:52 AM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KBWI (Baltimore-Washington Intl, 8 mi), model run 10/30/2026, 4:00 AM EDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

  1. Now53°Sunny1%5 mph
  2. 7 AM53°Sunny0%6 mph
  3. 8 AM54°Sunny0%6 mph
  4. 9 AM58°Sunny0%7 mph
  5. 10 AM64°Sunny0%9 mph
  6. 11 AM67°Sunny0%10 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Ellicott City, MD 21043 right now?
The latest observation from Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport was 54°F and clear, reported at 10/30/2026, 5:35 AM EDT.
What is the high temperature today in Ellicott City, MD 21043?
The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for a high near 73°F. Sunny.
Will it rain in Ellicott City, MD 21043 in the next 24 hours?
The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Ellicott City, MD 21043?
The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 6 to Nov 8) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 62°F to 69°F and up to a 38% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ellicott City, MD 21043 today?
Sunrise is about 7:33 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:08 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Ellicott City, MD 21043?
At Baltimore Wash INTL AP, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 68°F and the normal low is 47°F.

Nearby hazards

Maryland hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

  • Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
  • Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
  • River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
  • Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

AQI forecast today (Metro Baltimore)
50GoodPM2.5
AQI forecast tomorrow (Metro Baltimore)
50GoodPM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Howard County, week of 10/27/2026

8% of the county is in moderate drought or worse.

Tides nearby

NOAA tide stations

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
7:33 AM
Sunset
6:08 PM
Daylight
10 hr 35 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 81% lit
First light (civil dawn)
7:05 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:36 PM
Moonrise
9:48 PM
Moonset
12:43 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 68°, low 47°, precipitation 3.94 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Baltimore Wash INTL AP, 9 mi away.

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