Charlestown, MD weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Charlestown now

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Charlestown weather by the hour

Charlestown weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Charlestown

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Charlestown

What is the weather usually like in Charlestown?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°57°75°93°40°25°Jan43°26°Feb51°34°Mar64°44°Apr74°54°May83°64°Jun88°69°Jul85°67°Aug79°60°Sep67°48°Oct55°37°Nov45°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan2.6"Feb4.2"Mar3.4"Apr3.9"May4.5"Jun4.7"Jul4.5"Aug5.1"Sep4.5"Oct3.2"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Charlestown: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CONOWINGO DAM, MD US (USC00182060), adjusted for the elevation of Charlestown.

Charlestown weather month by month

January
40° 25°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
43° 26°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
51° 34°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
64° 44°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
74° 54°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 69°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 67°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 60°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
67° 48°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
55° 37°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
45° 31°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Charlestown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:21 AM5:05 PM9 h 44 min
February6:54 AM5:41 PM10 h 47 min
March7:13 AM7:12 PM11 h 58 min
April6:24 AM7:43 PM13 h 18 min
May5:47 AM8:12 PM14 h 24 min
June5:34 AM8:34 PM15 h 0 min
July5:47 AM8:32 PM14 h 44 min
August6:15 AM8:01 PM13 h 46 min
September6:44 AM7:14 PM12 h 30 min
October7:12 AM6:26 PM11 h 13 min
November6:46 AM4:50 PM10 h 3 min
December7:15 AM4:42 PM9 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Charlestown?

Charlestown 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 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 48.3 inches (1,226 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Charlestown is May–June and August–September. At 26 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Charlestown

What is the hottest month in Charlestown?

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

What is the coldest month in Charlestown?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Charlestown?

About 48.3 inches (1,226 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Charlestown?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Charlestown?

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

What climate does Charlestown have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Charlestown in November?

Highs average 55°F and lows 37°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Charlestown?

Around 6:46 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:50 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Charlestown weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Charlestown.

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