Alpha, MD
Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland
Alpha is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland. It is 4.2 miles NW of Sykesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21104.
Alpha at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Carroll County
- ZIP code
- 21104
- Nearest town
- Sykesville (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3211, -76.9281
Weather in Alpha now
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Alpha weather by the hour
Alpha weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alpha.
This week in Alpha
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alpha
What is the weather usually like in Alpha?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,210 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alpha: 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 Alpha.
Alpha weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alpha through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:35 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 | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:50 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 Alpha?
Alpha 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 47.6 inches (1,210 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Alpha 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 Alpha
The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 10.1 miles NE of Alpha.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alpha.
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Questions about Alpha
Where is Alpha, MD?
Alpha is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland, 4.2 miles NW of Sykesville.
What county is Alpha in?
Alpha is in Carroll County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Alpha, MD?
The ZIP code for Alpha is 21104.
What is the nearest town to Alpha?
Sykesville, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alpha?
Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 10.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alpha?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Alpha?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Alpha?
About 47.6 inches (1,210 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Alpha?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alpha?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alpha have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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