Dares Beach, MD
Unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland
Dares Beach is a small unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland. It is 4.1 miles W of Prince Frederick, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20678.
Dares Beach at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Calvert County
- ZIP code
- 20678
- Nearest town
- Prince Frederick (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.5617, -76.5158
Weather in Dares Beach now
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Dares Beach weather by the hour
Dares Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dares Beach.
This week in Dares Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dares Beach
What is the weather usually like in Dares Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 15.1 insnowfall per year · 38 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dares Beach: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MECHANICSVILLE 5 NE, MD US (USC00185865), adjusted for the elevation of Dares Beach.
Dares Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dares Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dares Beach?
Dares Beach has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dares Beach 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 Dares Beach
The closest live webcam is Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point Marina, 14.9 miles N of Dares Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dares Beach.
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Map of Dares Beach, MD
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Other communities near Dares Beach
- Windcliff0.6 mi S
- Dares1.3 mi W
- Double Oak Estates1.4 mi SW
- Angelica1.7 mi N
- Poplar Woods1.9 mi NW
- Tanglewood2.0 mi NW
- Baden Estates2.2 mi N
- Warrington2.2 mi SW
- Hidden Valley2.6 mi SW
- Heather Knolls2.6 mi NW
- Wilson2.9 mi N
- Willowbrook Hills3.0 mi W
- Queensberry3.0 mi W
- Scientists Cliffs3.1 mi S
- Scientists Cliffs3.1 mi S
Questions about Dares Beach
Where is Dares Beach, MD?
Dares Beach is an unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland, 4.1 miles W of Prince Frederick.
What county is Dares Beach in?
Dares Beach is in Calvert County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Dares Beach, MD?
The ZIP code for Dares Beach is 20678.
What is the nearest town to Dares Beach?
Prince Frederick, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dares Beach?
Yes. The closest is Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point Marina, 14.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dares Beach?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Dares Beach?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Dares Beach?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Dares Beach?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dares Beach?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dares Beach have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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