Compton, MD
Unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland
Compton is a small unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It is 3.5 miles NE of Leonardtown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20606.
Compton at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- St. Mary's County
- ZIP code
- 20606
- Nearest town
- Leonardtown (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2750, -76.6933
Weather in Compton now
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Compton weather by the hour
Compton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Compton.
This week in Compton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Compton
What is the weather usually like in Compton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 46.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,183 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Compton: 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 Compton.
Compton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Compton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Compton?
Compton 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 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Compton 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 Compton
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237, 10.9 miles E of Compton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Compton.
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- Society Hill1.6 mi E
- Pawpaw Hollow2.0 mi E
- Buzzard Point3.0 mi E
- Abell3.1 mi SW
- Dynard3.4 mi NW
- Sandyland Beach3.6 mi SE
- Avenue4.3 mi W
- Saint Margarets Grove4.8 mi E
- Bushwood4.9 mi W
- River Springs5.0 mi SW
- Tintop Hill5.2 mi NE
- Redgate5.3 mi E
- White Point Beach5.3 mi SE
- Wilderness5.5 mi E
Questions about Compton
Where is Compton, MD?
Compton is an unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, 3.5 miles NE of Leonardtown.
What county is Compton in?
Compton is in St. Mary's County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Compton, MD?
The ZIP code for Compton is 20606.
What is the nearest town to Compton?
Leonardtown, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Compton?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237, 10.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Compton?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Compton?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Compton?
About 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Compton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Compton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Compton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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