Hog Island, MD

Unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland

Hog Island is a small unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland. It is 5.8 miles NE of Elliott, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21627.

Hog Island at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Dorchester County
ZIP code
21627
Nearest town
Elliott (5.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.2381, -76.0631

Weather in Hog Island now

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Hog Island weather by the hour

Hog Island weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hog Island.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hog Island

What is the weather usually like in Hog Island?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°58°75°92°45°29°Jan47°31°Feb55°37°Mar66°47°Apr75°57°May83°66°Jun87°71°Jul85°69°Aug79°63°Sep69°52°Oct58°41°Nov50°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan2.8"Feb4.0"Mar3.7"Apr3.7"May4.3"Jun4.5"Jul4.7"Aug4.1"Sep4.0"Oct3.1"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Hog Island: 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 Hog Island.

Hog Island weather month by month

January
45° 29°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow
February
47° 31°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.0 in of snow
March
55° 37°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
April
66° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
75° 57°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 66°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 71°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 69°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 63°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 52°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 41°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
50° 34°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Hog Island through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM5:09 PM9 h 51 min
February6:52 AM5:43 PM10 h 51 min
March7:13 AM7:12 PM11 h 59 min
April6:26 AM7:41 PM13 h 15 min
May5:51 AM8:09 PM14 h 18 min
June5:38 AM8:30 PM14 h 51 min
July5:51 AM8:28 PM14 h 36 min
August6:17 AM7:59 PM13 h 41 min
September6:44 AM7:13 PM12 h 29 min
October7:11 AM6:27 PM11 h 15 min
November6:44 AM4:53 PM10 h 9 min
December7:12 AM4:46 PM9 h 34 min

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

What is the weather like in Hog Island?

Hog Island 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 Hog Island 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 Hog Island

The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 23.6 miles W of Hog Island.

Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridgeunknown · 23.6 mi WOn Windy
Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237unknown · 23.7 mi WOn Windy
Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54Delmar · 31.2 mi NEOn Windy
Laurel Creek: US 13 @ DE 24Laurel Creek · 35.1 mi NEOn Windy
Laurel: US 13 @ US 9Laurel · 35.5 mi NEOn Windy
Seaford: HIGH ST @ FRONT STSeaford · 37.2 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hog Island.

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Questions about Hog Island

Where is Hog Island, MD?

Hog Island is an unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland, 5.8 miles NE of Elliott.

What county is Hog Island in?

Hog Island is in Dorchester County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Hog Island, MD?

The ZIP code for Hog Island is 21627.

What is the nearest town to Hog Island?

Elliott, 5.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Hog Island?

Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 23.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Hog Island?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Hog Island?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Hog Island?

About 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Hog Island?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Hog Island?

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

What climate does Hog Island have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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