Dogwood, MD
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland
Dogwood is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 1.7 miles W of Highland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20759.
Dogwood at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 20759
- Nearest town
- Highland (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1842, -76.9261
Weather in Dogwood now
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Dogwood weather by the hour
Dogwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dogwood.
This week in Dogwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dogwood
What is the weather usually like in Dogwood?
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 Dogwood: 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 Dogwood.
Dogwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dogwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 5 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 Dogwood?
Dogwood 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 Dogwood 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 Dogwood
The closest live webcam is Laurel, 7.2 miles SE of Dogwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dogwood.
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- Riverside Estates2.0 mi E
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- Riverside2.3 mi E
- Simpsonville2.4 mi E
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- Lime Kiln Valley2.6 mi SW
- Mauck Farm Estates2.7 mi S
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- Twin Oaks2.9 mi SE
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Questions about Dogwood
Where is Dogwood, MD?
Dogwood is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 1.7 miles W of Highland.
What county is Dogwood in?
Dogwood is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Dogwood, MD?
The ZIP code for Dogwood is 20759.
What is the nearest town to Dogwood?
Highland, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dogwood?
Yes. The closest is Laurel, 7.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dogwood?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dogwood?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Dogwood?
About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Dogwood?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dogwood?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dogwood have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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