Compton, MD
Unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland
Compton is a small unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland. It is 6.6 miles NE of Port Tobacco Village, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20693.
Compton at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Charles County
- ZIP code
- 20693
- Nearest town
- Port Tobacco Village (6.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.4511, -77.1147
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 · 28°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,042 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Compton: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station QUANTICO MCAS, VA US (USW00013773), adjusted for the elevation of Compton.
Compton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Compton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 33 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 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Compton is May and August to 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 Triangle: US-1 - SB - at Joplin Rd, 13.7 miles NW of Compton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Compton.
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Questions about Compton
Where is Compton, MD?
Compton is an unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland, 6.6 miles NE of Port Tobacco Village.
What county is Compton in?
Compton is in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Compton, MD?
The ZIP code for Compton is 20693.
What is the nearest town to Compton?
Port Tobacco Village, 6.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Compton?
Yes. The closest is Triangle: US-1 - SB - at Joplin Rd, 13.7 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 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Compton?
About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Compton?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Compton?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Compton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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