Costen, MD
Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland
Costen is a small unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland. It is 2.1 miles E of West Pocomoke, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21851.
Costen at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Somerset County
- ZIP code
- 21851
- Nearest town
- West Pocomoke (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.1047, -75.6172
Weather in Costen now
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Costen weather by the hour
Costen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Costen.
This week in Costen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Costen
What is the weather usually like in Costen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 43.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,099 mm
- 8.4 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Costen: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALLOPS ISLAND FLIGHT FAC, VA US (USW00093739), adjusted for the elevation of Costen.
Costen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Costen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Costen?
Costen has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Costen is May–June and August–September. 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 Costen
The closest live webcam is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 24.5 miles N of Costen.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Costen.
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Questions about Costen
Where is Costen, MD?
Costen is an unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland, 2.1 miles E of West Pocomoke.
What county is Costen in?
Costen is in Somerset County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Costen, MD?
The ZIP code for Costen is 21851.
What is the nearest town to Costen?
West Pocomoke, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Costen?
Yes. The closest is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 24.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Costen?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Costen?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Costen?
About 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Costen?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Costen?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Costen have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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