Bishops Head, MD
Unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland
Bishops Head is a small unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland. It is 4.4 miles NE of Elliott, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21672.
Bishops Head at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Dorchester County
- ZIP code
- 21672
- Nearest town
- Elliott (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2681, -76.0681
Weather in Bishops Head now
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Bishops Head weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bishops Head.
This week in Bishops Head
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bishops Head
What is the weather usually like in Bishops Head?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 45.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,151 mm
- 12.5 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bishops Head: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PATUXENT RIVER NAS, MD US (USW00013721), adjusted for the elevation of Bishops Head.
Bishops Head weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bishops Head through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bishops Head?
Bishops Head has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bishops Head 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 Bishops Head
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 22.9 miles W of Bishops Head.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bishops Head.
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Questions about Bishops Head
Where is Bishops Head, MD?
Bishops Head is an unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland, 4.4 miles NE of Elliott.
What county is Bishops Head in?
Bishops Head is in Dorchester County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Bishops Head, MD?
The ZIP code for Bishops Head is 21672.
What is the nearest town to Bishops Head?
Elliott, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bishops Head?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 22.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bishops Head?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Bishops Head?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Bishops Head?
About 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Bishops Head?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bishops Head?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bishops Head have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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