Weather forecast for today
La Plata, MD

Weather forecast for today

Wednesday, Jul 9.

PM Thunderstorms
5:50 am

8:35 pm
EDT
PM Thunderstorms
90°F / 72°F
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • UV index: 9
Today, on Wednesday, July 9, brief but strong thunderstorms are expected during the afternoon hours.
Minimal precipitation is predicted. The maximum anticipated temperature is a humid 89.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be an agreeable 71.6°F.
The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be a torridly hot 111.2°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The high is forecasted to coincide with July's normal of 87.4°F.
Sunrise will be at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:35 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 45min.

Current condition

Showers in the Vicinity
3:12 am EDT
Showers in the Vicinity
  • 73°F
  • Feels like: 73°F
  • Wind: 3mph SSW
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Dewpoint: 73°F
  • Pressure: 30.01"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
At the moment, in La Plata, rain showers are developing over the nearby landscape.
The temperature is a moderately hot 73.4°F. The current temperature is almost at the minimum-anticipated 71.6°F for today.

Weather radar - La Plata, MD

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
At 3:12 am EDT, the temperature is 73.4°F.
What is the weather forecast for La Plata for today?
On Wednesday, stormy skies and lightning strikes are expected later today.
Will it rain today?
There is a high chance of rainfall, but precipitation will be minimal.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature in La Plata will be 89.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be 71.6°F. The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is estimated at 111.2°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 87.4°F in July. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 68.9°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Wednesday, in La Plata, sunrise will be at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:35 pm (EDT).
How long is the day today?
Today, the daylight will last for 14h and 45min.

Hourly weather forecast

4 am
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 3mph SW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 46%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunrise: 5:50 am
6 am
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 2mph WSW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 6mi
8 am
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 2mph WSW
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 am
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 2mph SW
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    93°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 88°F
  • Feels like:
    97°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 88°F
  • Feels like:
    97°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 9mi
6 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    93°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
8 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 5mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 90%
  • Precipitation: 0.47"
  • Visibility: 4mi
Sunset: 8:35 pm
10 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Precip. probability: 96%
  • Precipitation: 0.28"
  • Visibility: 2mi
Today, a combination of overcast, lightning-active and wet weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is expected from 4 pm to 11 pm. With increased precipitation of 0.47", most rainfall is expected at 8 pm.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 73.4°F and a maximum of 87.8°F. The feels-like temperature will vary between a maximum of 98.6°F and a minimum of 73.4°F. The hottest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The high temperature is expected to be resembling July's usual value of 87.4°F. The minimum temperature will be also comparable to July's average low of 68.9°F.
With typical highs around 87.4°F and lows near 68.9°F, July is the hottest in La Plata.
Updated: Jul 9, 2025 @ 07:12:32 UTC
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La Plata, Maryland, USA

  • en: La Plata, Maryland, USA
  • es: La Plata, Maryland, EE.UU.
  • hr: La Plata, Marilend, SAD
  • sr: La Plata, Marilend, SAD
  • zh: 拉普拉塔, 马里兰, 美国
  • Latitude: 38.529288°
  • Longitude: -76.975251°
  • Elevation: 187 ft
  • Current time: 3:12am EDT
  • Sunrise: 5:50 am EDT
  • Sunset: 8:35 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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