Dorsey, MD
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland
Dorsey is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 1.2 miles N of Elkridge, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21076.
Dorsey at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 21076
- Nearest town
- Elkridge (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1772, -76.7433
Weather in Dorsey now
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Dorsey weather by the hour
Dorsey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorsey.
This week in Dorsey
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorsey
What is the weather usually like in Dorsey?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 45.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,143 mm
- 19.3 insnowfall per year · 49 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorsey: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BALTIMORE WASH INTL AP, MD US (USW00093721), adjusted for the elevation of Dorsey.
Dorsey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorsey through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dorsey?
Dorsey has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dorsey 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 Dorsey
The closest live webcam is Arbutus › South, 4.7 miles NE of Dorsey.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorsey.
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Map of Dorsey, MD
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- Stillmeadow4.7 mi SE
- Severn Lea5.1 mi SE
- Severn Lea5.1 mi SE
- Windswept Estates5.2 mi SE
- Seven Oaks5.3 mi S
- Seven Oaks5.3 mi S
- Wedgewood Forest5.4 mi SE
- Ridgeway5.4 mi SE
- Geraghty Village5.4 mi S
- Admiral6.0 mi S
- Severn Forest6.2 mi SE
- Severn Forest6.2 mi SE
- Pfister Mobile Home Park6.2 mi SW
Questions about Dorsey
Where is Dorsey, MD?
Dorsey is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 1.2 miles N of Elkridge.
What county is Dorsey in?
Dorsey is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Dorsey, MD?
The ZIP code for Dorsey is 21076.
What is the nearest town to Dorsey?
Elkridge, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorsey?
Yes. The closest is Arbutus › South, 4.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorsey?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorsey?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Dorsey?
About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dorsey?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dorsey?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorsey have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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