Lawson, MD
Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland
Lawson is a small unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland. It is 1.1 miles NW of Crisfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21817.
Lawson at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Somerset County
- ZIP code
- 21817
- Nearest town
- Crisfield (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9739, -75.8397
Weather in Lawson now
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Lawson weather by the hour
Lawson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lawson.
This week in Lawson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lawson
What is the weather usually like in Lawson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 43.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,099 mm
- 8.4 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lawson: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALLOPS ISLAND FLIGHT FAC, VA US (USW00093739), adjusted for the elevation of Lawson.
Lawson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lawson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lawson?
Lawson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lawson is May–June and August–September. 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 Lawson
The closest live webcam is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 36.6 miles NE of Lawson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lawson.
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Questions about Lawson
Where is Lawson, MD?
Lawson is an unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland, 1.1 miles NW of Crisfield.
What county is Lawson in?
Lawson is in Somerset County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Lawson, MD?
The ZIP code for Lawson is 21817.
What is the nearest town to Lawson?
Crisfield, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lawson?
Yes. The closest is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 36.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lawson?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Lawson?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Lawson?
About 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lawson?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lawson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lawson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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