Dowell, MD
Unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland
Dowell is a small unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland. It is 0.9 miles S of Solomons, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20629.
Dowell at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Calvert County
- ZIP code
- 20629
- Nearest town
- Solomons (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3461, -76.4592
Weather in Dowell now
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Dowell weather by the hour
Dowell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dowell.
This week in Dowell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dowell
What is the weather usually like in Dowell?
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 Dowell: 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 Dowell.
Dowell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dowell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:52 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 | 6:46 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dowell?
Dowell 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 Dowell 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 Dowell
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 2.4 miles SW of Dowell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dowell.
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- Olivet1.0 mi SE
- Cove View1.2 mi N
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- Rousby Hall1.6 mi SE
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Questions about Dowell
Where is Dowell, MD?
Dowell is an unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland, 0.9 miles S of Solomons.
What county is Dowell in?
Dowell is in Calvert County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Dowell, MD?
The ZIP code for Dowell is 20629.
What is the nearest town to Dowell?
Solomons, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dowell?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 2.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dowell?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dowell?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Dowell?
About 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Dowell?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dowell?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dowell have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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