Gum Swamp, MD
Unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland
Gum Swamp is a small unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland. It is 5.7 miles N of Church Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21622.
Gum Swamp at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Dorchester County
- ZIP code
- 21622
- Nearest town
- Church Creek (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.4239, -76.1750
Weather in Gum Swamp now
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Gum Swamp weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gum Swamp.
This week in Gum Swamp
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gum Swamp
What is the weather usually like in Gum Swamp?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°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 Gum Swamp: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PATUXENT RIVER NAS, MD US (USW00013721), adjusted for the elevation of Gum Swamp.
Gum Swamp weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gum Swamp through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gum Swamp?
Gum Swamp has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°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 Gum Swamp 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 Gum Swamp
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 18.4 miles SW of Gum Swamp.
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Questions about Gum Swamp
Where is Gum Swamp, MD?
Gum Swamp is an unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland, 5.7 miles N of Church Creek.
What county is Gum Swamp in?
Gum Swamp is in Dorchester County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Gum Swamp, MD?
The ZIP code for Gum Swamp is 21622.
What is the nearest town to Gum Swamp?
Church Creek, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gum Swamp?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 18.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gum Swamp?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Gum Swamp?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Gum Swamp?
About 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Gum Swamp?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gum Swamp?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gum Swamp have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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