Baltimore residents are in for an early taste of fall as cool air sweeps across Maryland to kick off September. The start of the month brings clear skies and dry conditions, making outdoor plans ideal for the holiday weekend. However, the cooler temperatures, especially at night, will signal the first signs of autumn for the region.
According to the National Weather Service, high temperatures in Baltimore will remain in the low 80s through the early part of the week. Overnight lows are expected to drop into the 60s, providing residents with a cool reprieve after warm summer days. The clear and dry conditions are expected to continue through the Labor Day holiday, allowing for smooth travel and favorable weather for outdoor activities. There is no rain in the forecast until late in the week, which should provide families with an opportunity to enjoy barbecues, festivals, or waterfront outings around the Inner Harbor.
On Sunday, the weather will be mostly sunny, with highs near 82 degrees. Labor Day Monday will bring similar conditions, with the mercury topping out around 83 degrees. While daytime highs will remain comfortably warm, the nights will bring a noticeable cool down. Monday night will see temperatures dip into the mid-60s, and the cooler trend will continue into Tuesday. The crisp air will become more prominent by midweek, especially in inland areas west of Baltimore, where mornings could be in the 50s.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) long-range forecast indicates that after September 4, a stronger push of cooler-than-normal temperatures will arrive in the region, especially across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. Maryland will be on the eastern edge of this cooler air mass, and while daytime highs will stay comfortable, residents can expect cooler mornings and potentially an earlier appearance of fall foliage in the state.
The weather outlook for the five-day forecast in Baltimore calls for mostly sunny conditions through Wednesday, with highs hovering in the low 80s. Sunday will see a high of 82 and a low of 62, while Labor Day will reach 83 during the day and dip to a low of 64 at night. Tuesday will mirror Monday’s conditions, with a high of 82 and a low of 64, and Wednesday will be similarly pleasant with a high of 82 and low of 66. By Thursday, the chance of showers returns, with the high temperature rising to 83 and the low dipping to 65.
With clear skies and dry conditions for the first half of the week, now is the perfect time for outdoor activities, whether it’s a stroll through one of Baltimore’s many parks or a drive along I-95 to enjoy the pleasant weather. Travelers on the interstate can expect smooth travel conditions, as the lack of rain and cloud cover will minimize any weather-related disruptions.
However, residents should stay alert for updates later in the week, as the chance of scattered showers could make their way into the region by Thursday, possibly impacting late-week commutes. For now, the early September forecast offers a brief but refreshing taste of fall for Baltimore, making it an ideal time to enjoy the outdoors before rain chances return.
