McAlpine, MD
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland
McAlpine is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 1.1 miles N of Ellicott City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21043.
McAlpine at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 21043
- Nearest town
- Ellicott City (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2603, -76.8314
Weather in McAlpine now
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McAlpine weather by the hour
McAlpine weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McAlpine.
This week in McAlpine
Sunrise, sunset and moon in McAlpine
What is the weather usually like in McAlpine?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 45.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,143 mm
- 19.3 insnowfall per year · 49 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McAlpine: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BALTIMORE WASH INTL AP, MD US (USW00093721), adjusted for the elevation of McAlpine.
McAlpine weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McAlpine through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in McAlpine?
McAlpine has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McAlpine 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 McAlpine
The closest live webcam is Arbutus › South, 6.8 miles E of McAlpine.
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Other communities near McAlpine
- Jeffers Hill4.1 mi S
- Stevens Forest4.3 mi S
- Sewells Orchard4.5 mi S
- Sewells Orchard4.5 mi S
- Sebring4.5 mi SW
- Sebring4.5 mi SW
- Hawthorn North4.5 mi SW
- Woodleigh4.5 mi SW
- Woodland Village4.8 mi SE
- Pfeiffer Corners4.8 mi SE
- Hawthorn4.8 mi SW
- Owen Brown4.9 mi S
- Dasher Green4.9 mi S
- Thompsons Purchase5.0 mi SE
- Annetta Gardens5.2 mi S
Questions about McAlpine
Where is McAlpine, MD?
McAlpine is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 1.1 miles N of Ellicott City.
What county is McAlpine in?
McAlpine is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of McAlpine, MD?
The ZIP code for McAlpine is 21043.
What is the nearest town to McAlpine?
Ellicott City, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near McAlpine?
Yes. The closest is Arbutus › South, 6.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McAlpine?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in McAlpine?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in McAlpine?
About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in McAlpine?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McAlpine?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McAlpine have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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