Gibson Island, MD
Unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Gibson Island is a small unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It is 2.4 miles SW of Cape St. Claire, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21056.
Gibson Island at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- ZIP code
- 21056
- Nearest town
- Cape St. Claire (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0742, -76.4242
Weather in Gibson Island now
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Gibson Island weather by the hour
Gibson Island weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gibson Island.
This week in Gibson Island
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gibson Island
What is the weather usually like in Gibson Island?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 44.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,118 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gibson Island: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANNAPOLIS NAF, MD US (USW00013752), adjusted for the elevation of Gibson Island.
Gibson Island weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gibson Island through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gibson Island?
Gibson Island has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Gibson Island is May–June and August–September. 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 Gibson Island
The closest live webcam is Annapolis › East: Eastport Yacht Club, 7.5 miles SW of Gibson Island.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gibson Island.
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Map of Gibson Island, MD
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Other communities near Gibson Island
- Arcadia1.5 mi N
- Weatherly2.1 mi SW
- Tree Tops2.2 mi NW
- Shore Acres2.3 mi SW
- Sylvan View2.5 mi NW
- Atlantis2.5 mi SW
- Sillery Bay2.7 mi NW
- Tydings on the Bay2.7 mi S
- Tydings on the Bay2.7 mi S
- Sillery Bay Forest2.8 mi NW
- Ulmstead Estates2.8 mi SW
- Ulmstead Estates2.8 mi SW
- Stonington2.9 mi SW
- Eagle Hill2.9 mi W
- Podickery Point3.0 mi S
Questions about Gibson Island
Where is Gibson Island, MD?
Gibson Island is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 2.4 miles SW of Cape St. Claire.
What county is Gibson Island in?
Gibson Island is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Gibson Island, MD?
The ZIP code for Gibson Island is 21056.
What is the nearest town to Gibson Island?
Cape St. Claire, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gibson Island?
Yes. The closest is Annapolis › East: Eastport Yacht Club, 7.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gibson Island?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Gibson Island?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Gibson Island?
About 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Gibson Island?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Gibson Island?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gibson Island have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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