Discovery, MD
Unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland
Discovery is a small unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It is 1.9 miles NW of California, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20634.
Discovery at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- St. Mary's County
- ZIP code
- 20634
- Nearest town
- California (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2767, -76.4689
Weather in Discovery now
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Discovery weather by the hour
Discovery weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Discovery.
This week in Discovery
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Discovery
What is the weather usually like in Discovery?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 45.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,151 mm
- 12.5 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Discovery: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOLOMONS, MD US (USC00188405), adjusted for the elevation of Discovery.
Discovery weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Discovery through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Discovery?
Discovery has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Discovery is May–June and September–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 Discovery
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237, 1.7 miles NW of Discovery.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Discovery.
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Map of Discovery, MD
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- National Mobile Home Park0.8 mi NW
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- Suburban Mobile Estates1.4 mi S
- Essex South1.4 mi S
- Esperanza Farm1.9 mi N
- Town Creek Manor2.3 mi NW
- Southampton2.5 mi SE
- Town Creek Farm2.7 mi N
- Spencers Wharf3.1 mi N
- Woodland Acres3.1 mi NW
- Town Creek3.2 mi N
- Southgate3.2 mi SE
- Mattapanient3.4 mi E
- Susquehanna3.5 mi NE
Questions about Discovery
Where is Discovery, MD?
Discovery is an unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, 1.9 miles NW of California.
What county is Discovery in?
Discovery is in St. Mary's County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Discovery, MD?
The ZIP code for Discovery is 20634.
What is the nearest town to Discovery?
California, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Discovery?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237, 1.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Discovery?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Discovery?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Discovery?
About 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Discovery?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Discovery?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Discovery have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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