Helen, MD
Unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland
Helen is a small unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It is 3.5 miles NW of Mechanicsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20660.
Helen at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- St. Mary's County
- ZIP code
- 20660
- Nearest town
- Mechanicsville (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3828, -76.7219
Weather in Helen now
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Helen weather by the hour
Helen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Helen.
This week in Helen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Helen
What is the weather usually like in Helen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 15.1 insnowfall per year · 38 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Helen: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MECHANICSVILLE 5 NE, MD US (USC00185865), adjusted for the elevation of Helen.
Helen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Helen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Helen?
Helen has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Helen 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 Helen
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 13.6 miles E of Helen.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Helen.
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Map of Helen, MD
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Other communities near Helen
- Helen Estates0.5 mi N
- Helen Farmettes0.7 mi NW
- Tenn Wood Acres1.2 mi N
- Shamrock Glen Estates1.5 mi W
- Birch Manor2.1 mi N
- Loveville2.5 mi SE
- Oraville2.8 mi NE
- Birch Hanger3.1 mi NW
- Beverly Estates3.2 mi NW
- Loveville Acres3.3 mi E
- Summerseat3.4 mi E
- Ridgewood3.6 mi SW
- Summerseat Village3.6 mi E
- Hurry4.3 mi SW
- Widow Woods4.4 mi NE
Questions about Helen
Where is Helen, MD?
Helen is an unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, 3.5 miles NW of Mechanicsville.
What county is Helen in?
Helen is in St. Mary's County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Helen, MD?
The ZIP code for Helen is 20660.
What is the nearest town to Helen?
Mechanicsville, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Helen?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 13.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Helen?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Helen?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Helen?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Helen?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Helen?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Helen have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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