Guilford Downs, MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland

Guilford Downs is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 2.2 miles SW of Columbia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21045.

Guilford Downs at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Howard County
ZIP code
21045
Nearest town
Columbia (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.2292, -76.8403

Weather in Guilford Downs now

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Guilford Downs weather by the hour

Guilford Downs weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Guilford Downs.

This week in Guilford Downs

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Guilford Downs

What is the weather usually like in Guilford Downs?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°39°57°76°94°43°25°Jan46°27°Feb55°34°Mar67°44°Apr76°53°May84°63°Jun89°68°Jul87°66°Aug80°59°Sep68°47°Oct57°37°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.9"Feb4.0"Mar3.4"Apr3.9"May4.0"Jun4.5"Jul4.1"Aug4.4"Sep3.9"Oct3.1"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Guilford Downs: 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 Guilford Downs.

Guilford Downs weather month by month

January
43° 25°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
February
46° 27°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.5 in of snow
March
55° 34°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
April
67° 44°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
76° 53°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
84° 63°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 68°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 66°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 47°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 37°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
47° 30°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Guilford Downs through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:10 PM9 h 46 min
February6:57 AM5:45 PM10 h 48 min
March7:16 AM7:15 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:46 PM13 h 17 min
May5:52 AM8:15 PM14 h 23 min
June5:38 AM8:37 PM14 h 58 min
July5:52 AM8:34 PM14 h 42 min
August6:19 AM8:04 PM13 h 45 min
September6:47 AM7:17 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:30 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:54 PM10 h 4 min
December7:18 AM4:46 PM9 h 28 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Guilford Downs?

Guilford Downs 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 Guilford Downs 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 Guilford Downs

The closest live webcam is Arbutus › South, 7.1 miles E of Guilford Downs.

Arbutus › SouthArbutus · 7.1 mi EOn Windy
Halethorpe › North-westunknown · 7.7 mi EOn Windy
Relay › North-east: Halethorpe Weather-WatchRelay · 7.7 mi EOn Windy
LaurelLaurel · 9.0 mi SOn Windy
Towson › Southunknown · 11.9 mi NOn Windy
Baltimore: Northeast ViewBaltimore · 16.3 mi EOn Windy
Baltimore: Northwest ViewBaltimore · 16.4 mi EOn Windy
Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Libraryunknown · 16.8 mi NEOn Windy
Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 19.4 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Guilford Downs.

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Questions about Guilford Downs

Where is Guilford Downs, MD?

Guilford Downs is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 2.2 miles SW of Columbia.

What county is Guilford Downs in?

Guilford Downs is in Howard County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Guilford Downs, MD?

The ZIP code for Guilford Downs is 21045.

What is the nearest town to Guilford Downs?

Columbia, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Guilford Downs?

Yes. The closest is Arbutus › South, 7.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Guilford Downs?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Guilford Downs?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Guilford Downs?

About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Guilford Downs?

Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Guilford Downs?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Guilford Downs have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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