Gatewater, MD
Unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Gatewater is a small unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It is 1.2 miles SW of Glen Burnie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21060.
Gatewater at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- ZIP code
- 21060
- Nearest town
- Glen Burnie (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1681, -76.5897
Weather in Gatewater now
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Gatewater weather by the hour
Gatewater weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gatewater.
This week in Gatewater
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gatewater
What is the weather usually like in Gatewater?
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 Gatewater: 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 Gatewater.
Gatewater weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gatewater through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:53 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 Gatewater?
Gatewater 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 Gatewater 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 Gatewater
The closest live webcam is Baltimore: Northeast View, 4.0 miles NE of Gatewater.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gatewater.
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- The Highlands2.7 mi SW
- Southgate2.9 mi S
- Shetland Square3.0 mi SW
- Augusta Acres3.2 mi SW
- Elvaton3.3 mi S
- Rippling Estates3.3 mi SW
- Rippling Estates3.3 mi SW
- South Gate3.3 mi SW
- Turf Valley3.6 mi SE
- Village Square3.7 mi SW
- Zeman3.8 mi S
- Zeman3.8 mi S
Questions about Gatewater
Where is Gatewater, MD?
Gatewater is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 1.2 miles SW of Glen Burnie.
What county is Gatewater in?
Gatewater is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Gatewater, MD?
The ZIP code for Gatewater is 21060.
What is the nearest town to Gatewater?
Glen Burnie, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gatewater?
Yes. The closest is Baltimore: Northeast View, 4.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gatewater?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Gatewater?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Gatewater?
About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Gatewater?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gatewater?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gatewater have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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