La Plata, MD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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La Plata weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of La Plata.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in La Plata
What is the weather usually like in La Plata?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°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 La Plata: 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 La Plata.
La Plata weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in La Plata through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in La Plata?
La Plata has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°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 La Plata is May–June and August–September. At 190 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in La Plata
What is the hottest month in La Plata?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in La Plata?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in La Plata?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in La Plata?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit La Plata?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does La Plata have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in La Plata in November?
Highs average 57°F and lows 35°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in La Plata?
Around 6:48 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:56 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this La Plata weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of La Plata.
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