Gunpowder, MD
Unincorporated community in Harford County, Maryland
Gunpowder is a small unincorporated community in Harford County, Maryland. It is 1.9 miles E of Joppatowne, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21156.
Gunpowder at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Harford County
- ZIP code
- 21156
- Nearest town
- Joppatowne (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4147, -76.3881
Weather in Gunpowder now
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Gunpowder weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gunpowder.
This week in Gunpowder
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gunpowder
What is the weather usually like in Gunpowder?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,196 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gunpowder: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ABERDEEN PHILLIPS FLD, MD US (USW00013701), adjusted for the elevation of Gunpowder.
Gunpowder weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gunpowder through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gunpowder?
Gunpowder 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 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Gunpowder 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 Gunpowder
The closest live webcam is Bel Air: Maryland 24 & U.S. 1 Business, 7.9 miles N of Gunpowder.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gunpowder.
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Questions about Gunpowder
Where is Gunpowder, MD?
Gunpowder is an unincorporated community in Harford County, Maryland, 1.9 miles E of Joppatowne.
What county is Gunpowder in?
Gunpowder is in Harford County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Gunpowder, MD?
The ZIP code for Gunpowder is 21156.
What is the nearest town to Gunpowder?
Joppatowne, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gunpowder?
Yes. The closest is Bel Air: Maryland 24 & U.S. 1 Business, 7.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gunpowder?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Gunpowder?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Gunpowder?
About 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Gunpowder?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Gunpowder?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gunpowder have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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