What’s the climate like in Maryland?
The current climate of Maryland features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Maryland in recent years was 38°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in January 2014.
On average, Maryland gets 1149 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 29 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Maryland is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Maryland for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Maryland?
The best time to visit Maryland for sunny weather is April through June and August through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Maryland. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Maryland
The climate table of Maryland shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 10 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 66 | 94 | 81 | 89 | 90 | 92 | 143 | 120 | 111 | 91 | 76 | 96 |
| Snow (cm) | 12 | 9,3 | 6,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,2 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1149 mm per year, averaging 96 mm per month
- Snowfall: 29 cm per year
- Driest months: 66 mm in January, 76 mm in November and 81 mm in March
- Wettest months: 143 mm in July, 120 mm in August and 111 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Maryland
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Maryland, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Maryland
This graph shows how much precipitation Maryland, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Maryland
This graph shows how much snow Maryland, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Maryland
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Maryland, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Maryland
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Maryland, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Maryland
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Maryland, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Maryland
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Maryland, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Maryland by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Maryland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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