Baltimore (Fort McHenry)cherry blossoms
at Fort McHenry
Out of season: the next cherry blossoms season is in 2027.
Right now in Baltimore (Fort McHenry) · September
- Defenders' Day · Sep
177days to the next cherry blossoms seasonusually Mar 24–Apr 7
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 10:53 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
The six stages to peak
Green buds: not yet; Florets visible: not yet; Extension of florets: not yet; Peduncle elongation: not yet; Puffy white: not yet; Peak bloom: not yet.
Baltimore through the year
- Cherry blossomsMar–Apr
- Green-upMar–Apr
- Defenders' DayNowSep
Where to see them
- East Cherry Blossom GrovePlanted in 1931 by Baltimore's African American schoolchildrenYoshinoYoshino
- West Cherry Blossom GroveOn the west side of the star fort, from the same 1931 plantingYoshinoYoshino
- Sea Wall TrailFree, paved 1-mile loop on the Patapsco; reaches both groves
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, Cherry Blossoms at Fort McHenry (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Cherry Blossom Groves (Fort McHenry) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Sea Wall Trail (Fort McHenry) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Defenders' Day (Fort McHenry) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · USA National Phenology Network, Spring Index 1991–2020 averages (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak bloom for Baltimore cherry blossoms in 2027?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Mar 24–Apr 7. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
Is it blooming in Baltimore right now?
Not now: the cherry blossoms season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 177 days (usually Mar 24–Apr 7).
What does peak bloom mean at Fort McHenry?
The National Park Service calls it peak bloom on the day 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open.Source: National Park Service, Cherry Blossoms at Fort McHenry ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How long do the blossoms last?
Usually several days, says the National Park Service. Cool, calm weather can stretch it; a rainy, windy day can end it suddenly, and a late frost can stop the bloom altogether.Source: National Park Service, Cherry Blossoms at Fort McHenry ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Why are there two cherry groves?
Baltimore schoolchildren planted 152 trees in 1931, one per public school. The schools were segregated, so the groves are too: the East Grove from African American students, the West Grove from white students.Source: National Park Service, Cherry Blossoms at Fort McHenry ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Baltimore?
East Cherry Blossom Grove: planted in 1931 by Baltimore's African American schoolchildren; West Cherry Blossom Grove: on the west side of the star fort, from the same 1931 planting; Sea Wall Trail: free, paved 1-mile loop on the Patapsco; reaches both groves.
When is the festival in Baltimore?
Defenders' Day, usually in Sep.
What is Baltimore like through the year?
Cherry blossoms (Mar–Apr), Defenders' Day (Sep) and Green-up (Mar–Apr).