Ocean City MD Water Temperature

Ocean City MD Water Temperature

Located at the shore of Atlantic Ocean, the island of Ocean city in Maryland, US is an exotic travel destination. It is very close to Assateague island that got separated from ocean city during heavy storms in 1933.

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The island extends 10 miles towards Delaware state lines. You can go to Assateague island to enjoy wildlife and watch the famous wild ponies in action. The famous light house here is still operational and the top of lighthouse is accessible to visitors, so you can enjoy the view of the ocean and the island.

Ocean City MD is a town close to atlantic ocean. August is the month with the warmest water temperature at 75.2°F / 24°C. The coolest month is February with an avg. water temperature of 39.7°F / 4.3°C. March is the sunniest at 0in / 0mm and July the wettest month with 1.4in / 36.5mm. The average air temperature is around 77.4°F / 25.2°C, July is the hottest month in a year. January is the coolest with 37.8°F / 3.2°C average air temperature. mild temperate climate with hot summer would be the climate here. June, July, August, September would be the best time to visit.

Ocean City MD Summary

Description Value
Current water temperature /
Warmest Month Water Temperature: August with 75.2°F / 24°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature: February with 39.7°F / 4.3°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature: July with 77.4°F / 25.2°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature: January with 37.8°F / 3.2°C
Wettest Month: July with 1.4in / 36.5mm
Driest Month: March with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity August with 76.3%
Lowest Humidity March with 67.3%
Best Time to Visit: June, July, August, September
Climate Classification mild temperate climate with hot summer

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Ocean City MD water temperature by month

°F

atlantic ocean water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°F)

 ø. Water

Temperature (°F)

 Min. Water

Temperature (°F)

January

 45.9 42.8 40.1

February

 40.6 39.9 39.2

March

 44.2 41.7 39.7

April

 52 47.8 44.2

May

 63.1 56.8 51.8

June

 72 67.5 63.5

July

 75.4 73.8 71.8

August

 75.9 75 74.1

September

 74.5 72.5 70

October

 70 65.8 61

November

 61 57 53.1

December

 52.9 49.1 45.9

°C

atlantic ocean water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°C)

 ø. Water

Temperature (°C)

 Min. Water

Temperature (°C)

January

 7.7 6 4.5

February

 4.8 4.4 4

March

 6.8 5.4 4.3

April

 11.1 8.8 6.8

May

 17.3 13.8 11

June

 22.2 19.7 17.5

July

 24.1 23.2 22.1

August

 24.4 23.9 23.4

September

 23.6 22.5 21.1

October

 21.1 18.8 16.1

November

 16.1 13.9 11.7

December

 11.6 9.5 7.7


The warmest water temperature are in August with around 75.2°F / 24°C. The coldest in February with an average water temperature of 39.7°F / 4.3°C.

Ocean city water temperature during summers go up to 83 degrees Fahrenheit and around 45 degrees in winter. Some of the interesting things you can do here includes ocean city boardwalk, national park, amusement park and rides and the beautiful beach.

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Ocean City MD weather today & 14-day weather forecast

7-day weather forecast

Date
Weather
Max. F
Min. F
Max. C
Min. C
Windspeed
Windir.
Precip.
Rainrisk
 Rel. Humidity
Jun. 12
Scattered clouds
85 °F
65°F
30 °C
19°C
2mph (3km/h)
southwest
0in (0mm)
0 %
81%
Jun. 13
Broken clouds
80 °F
68°F
27 °C
20°C
1mph (2km/h)
south
0in (2mm)
45 %
90%
Jun. 14
Thunderstorm with rain
78 °F
66°F
26 °C
19°C
2mph (3km/h)
southeast
0in (8mm)
75 %
94%
Jun. 15
Thunderstorm with rain
74 °F
65°F
23 °C
18°C
2mph (3km/h)
east-northeast
0in (6mm)
70 %
95%
Jun. 16
Thunderstorm with rain
74 °F
65°F
23 °C
18°C
2mph (3km/h)
east
0in (10mm)
75 %
97%
Jun. 17
Thunderstorm with rain
71 °F
66°F
21 °C
19°C
2mph (3km/h)
northeast
0in (2mm)
45 %
95%
Jun. 18
Broken clouds
72 °F
70°F
22 °C
21°C
3mph (4km/h)
south
0in (1mm)
25 %
90%

+9-day forecast

Date
Weather
Max. F
Min. F
Max. C
Min. C
Windspeed
Windir.
Precip.
Rainrisk
 Rel. Humidity
Jun. 19
Few clouds
81 °F
72°F
27 °C
22°C
2mph (3km/h)
west-southwest
0in (0mm)
10 %
88%
Jun. 20
Scattered clouds
80 °F
72°F
27 °C
22°C
3mph (5km/h)
west-southwest
0in (3mm)
45 %
84%
Jun. 21
Few clouds
77 °F
73°F
25 °C
23°C
3mph (4km/h)
west
0in (0mm)
10 %
81%
Jun. 22
Light rain
82 °F
68°F
28 °C
20°C
2mph (4km/h)
west-northwest
0in (4mm)
55 %
82%
Jun. 23
Thunderstorm with rain
69 °F
61°F
21 °C
16°C
5mph (9km/h)
south
0in (2mm)
40 %
80%
Jun. 24
Light rain
68 °F
60°F
20 °C
15°C
7mph (11km/h)
south
0in (7mm)
80 %
86%
Jun. 25
Overcast clouds
71 °F
61°F
22 °C
16°C
5mph (8km/h)
north-northeast
0in (1mm)
20 %
81%
Jun. 26
Overcast clouds
73 °F
64°F
23 °C
18°C
3mph (5km/h)
east-southeast
0in (0mm)
20 %
76%
Jun. 27
Moderate rain
81 °F
67°F
27 °C
20°C
3mph (5km/h)
south-southwest
0in (8mm)
75 %
87%

Ocean City MD weather by month / climate table

°F

Max.

Temperature

°F

ø.

Temperature

°F

Min.

Temperature

(°F)

Precip.

(in)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

 48.9 37.8 28.2 0.4 0 67.8%

February

 48.9 39 31.8 0.2 0 67.8%

March

 58.5 45 34 0 1 67.3%

April

 66 54.1 43.3 0 0 69.1%

May

 76.5 63.1 52.5 0.6 0 73.4%

June

 83.3 72.3 63.5 0.2 0 74.5%

July

 85.3 77.4 70.3 1.4 0 74.8%

August

 84 76.6 69.4 1 1 76.3%

September

 80.8 71.6 64 0.3 1 75.8%

October

 73.9 61.7 49.1 0 0 71.8%

November

 64.8 51.4 42.6 0 0 70.4%

December

 54.3 43.5 36.3 0 0 71.1%

°C

Max.

Temperature

°C

ø.

Temperature

°C

Min.

Temperature

(°C)

Precip.

(mm)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

 9.4 3.2 -2.1 9.5 0 67.8%

February

 9.4 3.9 -0.1 6.2 0 67.8%

March

 14.7 7.2 1.1 0 1 67.3%

April

 18.9 12.3 6.3 0 0 69.1%

May

 24.7 17.3 11.4 14.7 0 73.4%

June

 28.5 22.4 17.5 5.7 0 74.5%

July

 29.6 25.2 21.3 36.5 0 74.8%

August

 28.9 24.8 20.8 24.7 1 76.3%

September

 27.1 22 17.8 7.5 1 75.8%

October

 23.3 16.5 9.5 0 0 71.8%

November

 18.2 10.8 5.9 0 0 70.4%

December

 12.4 6.4 2.4 0 0 71.1%
The warmest avg. temperature is around 77.4°F / 25.2°C, July is the month with the highest temperature. January is the coolest with 37.8°F / 3.2°C average air temperature. March is the month with the min. precipitation of 0in / 0mm and July with the max. precipitation in a year with 1.4in / 36.5mm.

Best time to Travel to Ocean City

The best time to visit Ocean city for summer lovers is between last week of may and early september. This is peak season here and you will find the hotel rates are high during this time. But if you want to make an affordable stay and enjoy cool winters, then November to March is ideal time.

There are many hotels and beach resorts you can find here but you may want to book in advance if your plan is to visit in summers. The shortest distance to get here by road is 140 miles from Virginia beach and 150 miles from Philadelphia and Washington. You can get their by flight, train or road.

Activities & POI in Ocean City MD

Type of Activity List
Beach Fenwick Beach, Cape Windsor, Maryland Beach
Marina for Sailing, Boat adventures, fishing M.R. Ducks, Sunset Marina, Pines Point Marina, Ocean Pines Yacht Club Marina, Water Ways Marina
Attraction Happy Swing, Speedway, Wacky Worm, Freak Out
Golf Course Bayside Resort Golf Club, River Run Golf Club, War Admiral at Glen Riddle, Ocean Pines Golf Course, The Links at Lighthouse Sound
Caravan Site Bali Hi RV Park

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