Dorchester, MD
Unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland
Dorchester is a small unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland. It is 1.9 miles E of Waldorf, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20603.
Dorchester at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Charles County
- ZIP code
- 20603
- Nearest town
- Waldorf (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6181, -76.9436
Weather in Dorchester now
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Dorchester weather by the hour
Dorchester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorchester.
This week in Dorchester
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorchester
What is the weather usually like in Dorchester?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 46.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,189 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorchester: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OXON HILL, MD US (USC00186800), adjusted for the elevation of Dorchester.
Dorchester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorchester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dorchester?
Dorchester 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 46.8 inches (1,189 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Dorchester 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 Dorchester
The closest live webcam is Hybla Valley: US-1 - NB - at Mt. Vernon Hwy, 11.5 miles NW of Dorchester.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorchester.
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Map of Dorchester, MD
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- McDaniel Country Estates0.9 mi NW
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- Sun Valley Estates1.4 mi N
- Springhaven Woods1.7 mi NE
- White Plains1.9 mi S
- Springhaven2.0 mi NE
- Capitol Estates2.3 mi S
- Weestwood Estates2.3 mi N
- West White Plains2.5 mi SW
- Acton Village2.6 mi NE
- White Station2.6 mi S
- Billingsley Park2.7 mi SW
- White Plains Village2.7 mi S
- Bannister2.7 mi SE
Questions about Dorchester
Where is Dorchester, MD?
Dorchester is an unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland, 1.9 miles E of Waldorf.
What county is Dorchester in?
Dorchester is in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Dorchester, MD?
The ZIP code for Dorchester is 20603.
What is the nearest town to Dorchester?
Waldorf, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorchester?
Yes. The closest is Hybla Valley: US-1 - NB - at Mt. Vernon Hwy, 11.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorchester?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorchester?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Dorchester?
About 46.8 inches (1,189 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dorchester?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dorchester?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorchester have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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