Nelson, MD
Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland
Nelson is a small unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland. It is 1.0 miles NW of Crisfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21817.
Nelson at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Somerset County
- ZIP code
- 21817
- Nearest town
- Crisfield (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9692, -75.8489
Weather in Nelson now
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Nelson weather by the hour
Nelson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nelson.
This week in Nelson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nelson
What is the weather usually like in Nelson?
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 Nelson: 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 Nelson.
Nelson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nelson 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 Nelson?
Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson
The closest live webcam is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 37.2 miles NE of Nelson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nelson.
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Questions about Nelson
Where is Nelson, MD?
Nelson is an unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland, 1.0 miles NW of Crisfield.
What county is Nelson in?
Nelson is in Somerset County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Nelson, MD?
The ZIP code for Nelson is 21817.
What is the nearest town to Nelson?
Crisfield, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nelson?
Yes. The closest is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 37.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nelson?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Nelson?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Nelson?
About 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Nelson?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nelson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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