Dickens, MD
Unincorporated community in Allegany County, Maryland
Dickens is a small unincorporated community in Allegany County, Maryland. It is 1.9 miles S of Pleasant Grove, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21529.
Dickens at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Allegany County
- ZIP code
- 21529
- Nearest town
- Pleasant Grove (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7072, -78.6933
Weather in Dickens now
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Dickens weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dickens.
This week in Dickens
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dickens
What is the weather usually like in Dickens?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 39.2 inprecipitation per year · 996 mm
- 28.7 insnowfall per year · 73 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dickens: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CUMBERLAND 2, MD US (USC00182282), adjusted for the elevation of Dickens.
Dickens weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dickens through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dickens?
Dickens has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 39.2 inches (996 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dickens 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 Dickens
The closest live webcam is Southampton Township, 10.0 miles W of Dickens.
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Other communities near Dickens
- Hazen1.1 mi NE
- Yonkers2.5 mi E
- Wolfe Mill2.9 mi SW
- State Line4.1 mi W
- Stringtown4.3 mi NW
- Kreigbaum5.0 mi W
- Twiggtown5.1 mi SE
- Rush5.3 mi SE
- Shanty Town5.6 mi SW
- Eckhart Junction5.7 mi SW
- Cumberland Heights subdivision5.8 mi SW
- Homewood5.8 mi SW
- Evitts Creek6.1 mi S
- South Cumberland6.1 mi SW
- Narrows Park6.4 mi SW
Questions about Dickens
Where is Dickens, MD?
Dickens is an unincorporated community in Allegany County, Maryland, 1.9 miles S of Pleasant Grove.
What county is Dickens in?
Dickens is in Allegany County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Dickens, MD?
The ZIP code for Dickens is 21529.
What is the nearest town to Dickens?
Pleasant Grove, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dickens?
Yes. The closest is Southampton Township, 10.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dickens?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dickens?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Dickens?
About 39.2 inches (996 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dickens?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dickens?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dickens have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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