James, MD
Unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland
James is a small unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland. It is 6.1 miles SE of Madison, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21648.
James at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Dorchester County
- ZIP code
- 21648
- Nearest town
- Madison (6.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.5856, -76.2589
Weather in James now
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James weather by the hour
James weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of James.
This week in James
Sunrise, sunset and moon in James
What is the weather usually like in James?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,209 mm
- 14.1 insnowfall per year · 36 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit James: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROYAL OAK 2 SSW, MD US (USC00187806), adjusted for the elevation of James.
James weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in James through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in James?
James 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit James 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 James
The closest live webcam is Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point Marina, 20.9 miles NW of James.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from James.
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Questions about James
Where is James, MD?
James is an unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland, 6.1 miles SE of Madison.
What county is James in?
James is in Dorchester County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of James, MD?
The ZIP code for James is 21648.
What is the nearest town to James?
Madison, 6.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near James?
Yes. The closest is Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point Marina, 20.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in James?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in James?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in James?
About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in James?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit James?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does James have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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