Birch Hanger, MD
Unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland
Birch Hanger is a small unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It is 1.7 miles NE of Mechanicsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20659.
Birch Hanger at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- St. Mary's County
- ZIP code
- 20659
- Nearest town
- Mechanicsville (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.4111, -76.7675
Weather in Birch Hanger now
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Birch Hanger weather by the hour
Birch Hanger weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Birch Hanger.
This week in Birch Hanger
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Birch Hanger
What is the weather usually like in Birch Hanger?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 15.1 insnowfall per year · 38 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Birch Hanger: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MECHANICSVILLE 5 NE, MD US (USC00185865), adjusted for the elevation of Birch Hanger.
Birch Hanger weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Birch Hanger through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Birch Hanger?
Birch Hanger has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Birch Hanger 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 Birch Hanger
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 16.6 miles E of Birch Hanger.
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- Birch Manor2.5 mi E
- Redgate2.5 mi NW
- Helen Farmettes2.6 mi SE
- Shamrock Glen Estates2.7 mi SE
- Thompson Corner2.8 mi N
- Helen Estates3.0 mi SE
- Helen3.1 mi SE
- Wood-N-Dale Estates3.4 mi N
- Coffee Hill3.4 mi SW
- Budds Creek3.5 mi W
- Ryceville3.8 mi NW
- Ryceville3.8 mi NW
- Oraville4.0 mi E
Questions about Birch Hanger
Where is Birch Hanger, MD?
Birch Hanger is an unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, 1.7 miles NE of Mechanicsville.
What county is Birch Hanger in?
Birch Hanger is in St. Mary's County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Birch Hanger, MD?
The ZIP code for Birch Hanger is 20659.
What is the nearest town to Birch Hanger?
Mechanicsville, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Birch Hanger?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 16.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Birch Hanger?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Birch Hanger?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Birch Hanger?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Birch Hanger?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Birch Hanger?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Birch Hanger have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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