Ironsides, MD
Unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland
Ironsides is a small unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland. It is 7.4 miles W of Quantico, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20640.
Ironsides at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Charles County
- ZIP code
- 20640
- Nearest town
- Quantico (7.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.4917, -77.1600
Weather in Ironsides now
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Ironsides weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ironsides.
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What is the weather usually like in Ironsides?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,042 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ironsides: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station QUANTICO MCAS, VA US (USW00013773), adjusted for the elevation of Ironsides.
Ironsides weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ironsides through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ironsides?
Ironsides has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ironsides is May and August to 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 Ironsides
The closest live webcam is Dumfries: US-1 - SB - at - Rd, 10.2 miles NW of Ironsides.
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Questions about Ironsides
Where is Ironsides, MD?
Ironsides is an unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland, 7.4 miles W of Quantico.
What county is Ironsides in?
Ironsides is in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Ironsides, MD?
The ZIP code for Ironsides is 20640.
What is the nearest town to Ironsides?
Quantico, 7.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ironsides?
Yes. The closest is Dumfries: US-1 - SB - at - Rd, 10.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ironsides?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Ironsides?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Ironsides?
About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ironsides?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ironsides?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ironsides have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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