Cape Leonard, MD

Unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland

Cape Leonard is a small unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland. It is 3.1 miles W of Broomes Island, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20685.

Cape Leonard at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Calvert County
ZIP code
20685
Nearest town
Broomes Island (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.4019, -76.4922

Weather in Cape Leonard now

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Cape Leonard weather by the hour

Cape Leonard weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cape Leonard.

This week in Cape Leonard

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cape Leonard

What is the weather usually like in Cape Leonard?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°42°59°76°93°45°30°Jan48°31°Feb55°38°Mar65°47°Apr74°58°May84°68°Jun88°73°Jul86°71°Aug80°65°Sep69°53°Oct59°43°Nov50°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan2.8"Feb4.0"Mar3.7"Apr3.7"May4.3"Jun4.5"Jul4.7"Aug4.1"Sep4.0"Oct3.1"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Cape Leonard: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOLOMONS, MD US (USC00188405), adjusted for the elevation of Cape Leonard.

Cape Leonard weather month by month

January
45° 30°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow
February
48° 31°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.0 in of snow
March
55° 38°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
April
65° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
74° 58°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
84° 68°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 73°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 71°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 65°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 53°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
59° 43°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
50° 35°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Cape Leonard through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:10 PM9 h 50 min
February6:54 AM5:45 PM10 h 50 min
March7:15 AM7:14 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:43 PM13 h 15 min
May5:52 AM8:11 PM14 h 18 min
June5:40 AM8:33 PM14 h 52 min
July5:53 AM8:30 PM14 h 37 min
August6:19 AM8:01 PM13 h 42 min
September6:46 AM7:15 PM12 h 29 min
October7:13 AM6:29 PM11 h 15 min
November6:46 AM4:54 PM10 h 8 min
December7:14 AM4:47 PM9 h 33 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Cape Leonard?

Cape Leonard has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°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 Cape Leonard 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 Leonard

The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 5.8 miles S of Cape Leonard.

Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridgeunknown · 5.8 mi SOn Windy
Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237unknown · 7.7 mi SOn Windy
Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point MarinaDeale · 26.0 mi NOn Windy
Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge)Tappahannock · 38.1 mi SWOn Windy
Forest HeightsForest Heights · 39.0 mi NWOn Windy
Annapolis › East: Eastport Yacht ClubAnnapolis · 39.6 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cape Leonard.

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Questions about Cape Leonard

Where is Cape Leonard, MD?

Cape Leonard is an unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland, 3.1 miles W of Broomes Island.

What county is Cape Leonard in?

Cape Leonard is in Calvert County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Cape Leonard, MD?

The ZIP code for Cape Leonard is 20685.

What is the nearest town to Cape Leonard?

Broomes Island, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cape Leonard?

Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 5.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cape Leonard?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Cape Leonard?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Cape Leonard?

About 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Cape Leonard?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Leonard?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Cape Leonard have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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