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Maryland Weather: 77° Friday Before Clocks Fall Back Sunday
Baltimore, MD – Baltimore residents can expect a mild final week of October, with temperatures potentially reaching 77 degrees Friday before Halloween weekend and the end of daylight saving time Sunda
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-10-26T08:16:26.219Z
Baltimore, MD – Baltimore residents can expect a mild final week of October, with temperatures potentially reaching 77 degrees Friday before Halloween weekend and the end of daylight saving time Sunday, November 1. A chance of showers arrives alongside the clock change, although much of the week is expected to remain dry.
According to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office, patchy fog could affect Baltimore early Monday, October 26, before sunshine returns. Temperatures are expected to reach 72 degrees, with northwest winds around 6 mph during the afternoon.
The agency's hazardous weather outlook also identifies a frost advisory through 9 a.m. Monday for locations mainly west of Interstate 95. Baltimore's city forecast, however, calls for temperatures around 45 degrees early Monday, with no frost advisory specifically identified for the city.
Tuesday brings sunshine and a high near 70 degrees, followed by partly cloudy skies and overnight temperatures around 48 degrees. Wednesday turns slightly cooler, with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 67 degrees.
Thursday brings another warmup, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching 71 degrees. Friday could become the warmest day of the forecast period, with sunshine and a high near 77 degrees.
Halloween arrives Saturday, October 31, with partly sunny skies and a high near 72 degrees. Mostly cloudy conditions are expected Saturday night, with temperatures falling to around 55 degrees.
Sunday, November 1, brings mostly cloudy skies, a high near 70 degrees and a 30% chance of showers. Residents planning outdoor activities should monitor updated forecasts for changes in rainfall timing.
Daylight saving time ends Sunday at 2 a.m., when clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m. as Maryland returns to Eastern Standard Time. Most smartphones adjust automatically, although traditional clocks and appliances may require manual changes.
Sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock, bringing darker evenings for Baltimore commuters and families.
For now, Baltimore's forecast favors several mild, mostly dry afternoons before Halloween weekend introduces a chance of rain.
Baltimore Five Day Weather Forecast Monday, October 26: Patchy fog before 8 a.m., followed by sunshine and a high near 72°F. Northwest winds around 6 mph during the afternoon. Mostly clear Monday night, with a low around 52°F.
Tuesday, October 27: Sunny, with a high near 70°F. Northeast winds around 6 mph. Partly cloudy Tuesday night, with a low near 48°F.
Wednesday, October 28: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67°F. Mostly cloudy Wednesday night, with a low around 52°F.
Thursday, October 29: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71°F. Mostly clear Thursday night, with a low around 53°F.
Friday, October 30: Sunny, with a high near 77°F. Partly cloudy Friday night, with a low around 55°F.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween: Partly sunny, with a high near 72°F. Mostly cloudy Saturday night, with a low around 55°F.
Sunday, November 1 — Daylight Saving Time Ends: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70°F and a 30% chance of showers. Clocks move backward one hour at 2 a.m. local time, returning to 1 a.m. as Eastern Standard Time begins. Baltimore residents gain an extra hour overnight, while sunset occurs approximately one hour earlier by the clock.
November 2 8 NOAA Extended Outlook NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures across Baltimore and much of central Maryland during November 2 8, suggesting the relatively mild conditions expected through Halloween weekend could continue into the opening week of November.
Above normal precipitation is also favored across Maryland, although the outlook does not establish specific rainfall totals, daily precipitation probabilities or the timing of individual weather systems.
The agency's separate November 2 8 hazard outlooks identify slight risks of high winds, heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow primarily across portions of the western and central United States. Baltimore is not included in those highlighted slight risk areas.
Although showers are possible Sunday, the supplied NOAA guidance does not establish a significant storm, accumulating snowfall or damaging wind event for Baltimore during November 2 8.
Residents should continue monitoring National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington forecasts, particularly regarding Sunday's 30% shower chance and any changes heading into early November.