Dayton, MD
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland
Dayton is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 3.9 miles SE of Highland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21036.
Dayton at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 21036
- Nearest town
- Highland (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2392, -76.9869
Weather in Dayton now
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Dayton weather by the hour
Dayton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dayton.
This week in Dayton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dayton
What is the weather usually like in Dayton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 47.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,207 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dayton: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAUREL 3 W, MD US (USC00185111), adjusted for the elevation of Dayton.
Dayton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dayton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dayton?
Dayton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Dayton 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 Dayton
The closest live webcam is Laurel, 12.2 miles SE of Dayton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dayton.
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Other communities near Dayton
- Dayton Meadows0.3 mi W
- Twelve Hills1.2 mi SE
- Karinwood1.4 mi SW
- The Heritage1.7 mi NW
- Cabin Hill2.4 mi SE
- Wood Ridge2.5 mi S
- Chris Mar Estates2.8 mi S
- Raintree Estates2.8 mi S
- Raintree Estates2.8 mi S
- Triadelphia2.9 mi W
- Triadelphia3.0 mi W
- Haviland Hills3.0 mi S
- Jocelyn Acres3.1 mi S
- Dobridge3.4 mi SW
- Hawlings View3.6 mi SW
Questions about Dayton
Where is Dayton, MD?
Dayton is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 3.9 miles SE of Highland.
What county is Dayton in?
Dayton is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Dayton, MD?
The ZIP code for Dayton is 21036.
What is the nearest town to Dayton?
Highland, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dayton?
Yes. The closest is Laurel, 12.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dayton?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dayton?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Dayton?
About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Dayton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dayton?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dayton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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