Driftwood Beach, MD
Unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland
Driftwood Beach is a small unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland. It is 1.2 miles NW of Chesapeake Ranch Estates, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20629.
Driftwood Beach at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Calvert County
- ZIP code
- 20629
- Nearest town
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3503, -76.3986
Weather in Driftwood Beach now
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Driftwood Beach weather by the hour
Driftwood Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Driftwood Beach.
This week in Driftwood Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Driftwood Beach
What is the weather usually like in Driftwood Beach?
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 Driftwood Beach: 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 Driftwood Beach.
Driftwood Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Driftwood Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:52 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 8 min |
| December | 7:13 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 Driftwood Beach?
Driftwood Beach 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 Driftwood Beach 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 Driftwood Beach
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 5.2 miles SW of Driftwood Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Driftwood Beach.
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Questions about Driftwood Beach
Where is Driftwood Beach, MD?
Driftwood Beach is an unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland, 1.2 miles NW of Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
What county is Driftwood Beach in?
Driftwood Beach is in Calvert County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Driftwood Beach, MD?
The ZIP code for Driftwood Beach is 20629.
What is the nearest town to Driftwood Beach?
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Driftwood Beach?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 5.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Driftwood Beach?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Driftwood Beach?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Driftwood Beach?
About 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Driftwood Beach?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Driftwood Beach?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Driftwood Beach have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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