Cape Arthur, MD
Unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Cape Arthur is a small unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It is 2.1 miles NE of Lake Shore, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21146.
Cape Arthur at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- ZIP code
- 21146
- Nearest town
- Lake Shore (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0789, -76.5250
Weather in Cape Arthur now
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Cape Arthur weather by the hour
Cape Arthur weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cape Arthur.
This week in Cape Arthur
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cape Arthur
What is the weather usually like in Cape Arthur?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 44.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,136 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cape Arthur: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANNAPOLIS POLICE BRKS, MD US (USC00180193), adjusted for the elevation of Cape Arthur.
Cape Arthur weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cape Arthur through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 47 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 | 5:51 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Cape Arthur?
Cape Arthur has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 44.7 inches (1,136 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Cape Arthur 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 Cape Arthur
The closest live webcam is Annapolis › East: Eastport Yacht Club, 7.6 miles S of Cape Arthur.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cape Arthur.
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Other communities near Cape Arthur
- Smugglers Cove0.1 mi W
- Cape McKinsey0.2 mi SE
- Whitehurst0.3 mi NW
- Pohlman Point0.3 mi SE
- Arundel Beach0.4 mi E
- Cypress Creek0.5 mi S
- Crystal Beach0.6 mi SE
- Tebbston0.7 mi NE
- McKinsey Park0.8 mi W
- Whippoorwill Estates0.9 mi N
- Magothy Beach0.9 mi NW
- Trinity Farms0.9 mi SW
- Capri Estates1.0 mi SE
- Ross Cove1.1 mi NE
- Magothy Estates1.1 mi SE
Questions about Cape Arthur
Where is Cape Arthur, MD?
Cape Arthur is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 2.1 miles NE of Lake Shore.
What county is Cape Arthur in?
Cape Arthur is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Cape Arthur, MD?
The ZIP code for Cape Arthur is 21146.
What is the nearest town to Cape Arthur?
Lake Shore, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cape Arthur?
Yes. The closest is Annapolis › East: Eastport Yacht Club, 7.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cape Arthur?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Cape Arthur?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Cape Arthur?
About 44.7 inches (1,136 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Cape Arthur?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Cape Arthur?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cape Arthur have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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