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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Light Rain

52°F

11°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 2 May 12:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gaithersburg MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered showers before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered showers before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gaithersburg MD
 39.13°N 77.21°W (Elev. 404 ft)
Last Update:
10:56 pm EDT May 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT May 2, 2026-6pm EDT May 8, 2026
 
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