Dares, MD
Historical community (former settlement) in Calvert County, Maryland
Dares is a historical community (former settlement) in Calvert County, Maryland. It is 2.8 miles W of Prince Frederick, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20678.
Dares at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Calvert County
- ZIP code
- 20678
- Nearest town
- Prince Frederick (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.5586, -76.5403
Weather in Dares now
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Dares weather by the hour
Dares weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dares.
This week in Dares
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dares
What is the weather usually like in Dares?
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: 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.
Dares weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dares through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:44 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?
Dares 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 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
The closest live webcam is Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point Marina, 14.9 miles N of Dares.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dares.
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Other communities near Dares
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- Windcliff1.3 mi E
- Dares Beach1.3 mi E
- Hidden Valley1.4 mi SW
- Warrington1.6 mi S
- Willowbrook Hills1.7 mi W
- Queensberry1.8 mi W
- Tanglewood1.8 mi N
- Poplar Woods1.8 mi N
- Angelica2.0 mi NE
- Turkey Ridge2.1 mi W
- Heather Knolls2.2 mi N
- Baden Estates2.3 mi N
- Watson Estates2.3 mi W
- Rosewood2.9 mi S
Questions about Dares
Where is Dares, MD?
Dares is a historical community (former settlement) in Calvert County, Maryland, 2.8 miles W of Prince Frederick.
What county is Dares in?
Dares is in Calvert County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Dares, MD?
The ZIP code for Dares is 20678.
What is the nearest town to Dares?
Prince Frederick, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dares?
Yes. The closest is Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point Marina, 14.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dares?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Dares?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Dares?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Dares?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dares?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dares have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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