Back River, MD
Unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland
Back River is a small unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is 2.2 miles N of Rosedale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21222.
Back River at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Baltimore County
- ZIP code
- 21222
- Nearest town
- Rosedale (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3006, -76.4936
Weather in Back River now
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Back River weather by the hour
Back River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Back River.
This week in Back River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Back River
What is the weather usually like in Back River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 43.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,111 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Back River: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MD SCI CTR BALTIMORE, MD US (USW00093784), adjusted for the elevation of Back River.
Back River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Back River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Back River?
Back River has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Back River is May–June and September–October. 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 Back River
The closest live webcam is Baltimore: Northwest View, 6.7 miles S of Back River.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Back River.
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Other communities near Back River
- Defense Heights1.1 mi W
- Back River Highlands1.2 mi NE
- Rosedale Terrace1.3 mi NW
- Stab1.5 mi W
- Urbanwood1.5 mi NE
- Urbanwood1.5 mi NE
- Silver Manor1.8 mi E
- Woodward Square1.8 mi NE
- Battle Grove2.2 mi SE
- Essexshire Gate2.4 mi E
- Hudson Heights2.4 mi SW
- Josenhans2.6 mi NE
- Inverness2.6 mi S
- Essexshire2.7 mi E
- Riverwood Park2.7 mi E
Questions about Back River
Where is Back River, MD?
Back River is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, 2.2 miles N of Rosedale.
What county is Back River in?
Back River is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Back River, MD?
The ZIP code for Back River is 21222.
What is the nearest town to Back River?
Rosedale, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Back River?
Yes. The closest is Baltimore: Northwest View, 6.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Back River?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Back River?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Back River?
About 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Back River?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Back River?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Back River have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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