Cowpen, MD
Unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland
Cowpen is a small unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is 1.6 miles S of Parkville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21286.
Cowpen at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Baltimore County
- ZIP code
- 21286
- Nearest town
- Parkville (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4050, -76.5597
Weather in Cowpen now
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Cowpen weather by the hour
Cowpen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cowpen.
This week in Cowpen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cowpen
What is the weather usually like in Cowpen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 50.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,274 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cowpen: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CYLBURN, MD US (USC00182308), adjusted for the elevation of Cowpen.
Cowpen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cowpen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Cowpen?
Cowpen has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 50.2 inches (1,274 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Cowpen 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 Cowpen
The closest live webcam is Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Library, 2.7 miles W of Cowpen.
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Questions about Cowpen
Where is Cowpen, MD?
Cowpen is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, 1.6 miles S of Parkville.
What county is Cowpen in?
Cowpen is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Cowpen, MD?
The ZIP code for Cowpen is 21286.
What is the nearest town to Cowpen?
Parkville, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cowpen?
Yes. The closest is Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Library, 2.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cowpen?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Cowpen?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Cowpen?
About 50.2 inches (1,274 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Cowpen?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Cowpen?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cowpen have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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