Alberton, MD
Historical community (former settlement) in Howard County, Maryland
Alberton is a historical community (former settlement) in Howard County, Maryland. It is 3.1 miles S of Ellicott City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21163.
Alberton at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 21163
- Nearest town
- Ellicott City (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3175, -76.8139
Weather in Alberton now
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Alberton weather by the hour
Alberton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alberton.
This week in Alberton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alberton
What is the weather usually like in Alberton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 51.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,296 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alberton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CYLBURN, MD US (USC00182308), adjusted for the elevation of Alberton.
Alberton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alberton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alberton?
Alberton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 51.0 inches (1,296 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Alberton is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Alberton
The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 5.8 miles NE of Alberton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alberton.
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- Stonecrest Hills4.2 mi S
- Font Hill Village4.2 mi SW
- Dorsey Hall4.6 mi S
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- The Willows5.0 mi SW
- Thistle5.1 mi SE
- O'Donnell5.2 mi SW
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Questions about Alberton
Where is Alberton, MD?
Alberton is a historical community (former settlement) in Howard County, Maryland, 3.1 miles S of Ellicott City.
What county is Alberton in?
Alberton is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Alberton, MD?
The ZIP code for Alberton is 21163.
What is the nearest town to Alberton?
Ellicott City, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alberton?
Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 5.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alberton?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Alberton?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Alberton?
About 51.0 inches (1,296 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Alberton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alberton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alberton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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