Homestead, MD

Unincorporated community in Baltimore city, Maryland

Homestead is a small unincorporated community in Baltimore city, Maryland. It is 1.7 miles SW of Baltimore, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21218.

Homestead at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Baltimore city
ZIP code
21218
Nearest town
Baltimore (1.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.3217, -76.5972

Weather in Homestead now

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Homestead weather by the hour

Homestead weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Homestead

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Homestead

What is the weather usually like in Homestead?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°43°60°78°95°44°30°Jan47°32°Feb55°39°Mar67°48°Apr76°58°May85°68°Jun90°73°Jul87°71°Aug80°65°Sep69°53°Oct58°43°Nov48°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.8"Feb3.9"Mar3.6"Apr3.4"May3.4"Jun4.7"Jul4.4"Aug4.5"Sep3.5"Oct3.0"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Homestead: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MD SCI CTR BALTIMORE, MD US (USW00093784), adjusted for the elevation of Homestead.

Homestead weather month by month

January
44° 30°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
47° 32°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
55° 39°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
67° 48°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
76° 58°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 68°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
90° 73°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 71°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 65°F
4.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 53°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 43°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
48° 35°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Homestead through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:08 PM9 h 46 min
February6:56 AM5:44 PM10 h 48 min
March7:15 AM7:14 PM11 h 58 min
April6:27 AM7:45 PM13 h 17 min
May5:51 AM8:14 PM14 h 23 min
June5:37 AM8:36 PM14 h 58 min
July5:50 AM8:33 PM14 h 43 min
August6:18 AM8:03 PM13 h 45 min
September6:46 AM7:16 PM12 h 29 min
October7:15 AM6:29 PM11 h 13 min
November6:48 AM4:53 PM10 h 4 min
December7:17 AM4:45 PM9 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Homestead?

Homestead has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Homestead 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 Homestead

The closest live webcam is Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Library, 5.0 miles N of Homestead.

Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Libraryunknown · 5.0 mi NOn Windy
Relay › North-east: Halethorpe Weather-WatchRelay · 7.9 mi SWOn Windy
Halethorpe › North-westunknown · 7.9 mi SWOn Windy
Arbutus › SouthArbutus · 8.2 mi SWOn Windy
Baltimore: Northeast ViewBaltimore · 8.5 mi SEOn Windy
Baltimore: Northwest ViewBaltimore · 8.5 mi SEOn Windy
Towson › Southunknown · 10.1 mi NWOn Windy
Bel Air: Maryland 24 & U.S. 1 BusinessBel Air · 19.2 mi NEOn Windy
LaurelLaurel · 20.4 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Homestead.

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Map of Homestead, MD

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Questions about Homestead

Where is Homestead, MD?

Homestead is an unincorporated community in Baltimore city, Maryland, 1.7 miles SW of Baltimore.

What county is Homestead in?

Homestead is in Baltimore city, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Homestead, MD?

The ZIP code for Homestead is 21218.

What is the nearest town to Homestead?

Baltimore, 1.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Homestead?

Yes. The closest is Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Library, 5.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Homestead?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Homestead?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Homestead?

About 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Homestead?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Homestead?

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

What climate does Homestead have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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