Orchard Beach, MD

Unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Orchard Beach is a small unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It is 0.4 miles S of Riviera Beach, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21060.

Orchard Beach at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Anne Arundel County
ZIP code
21060
Nearest town
Riviera Beach (0.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.1706, -76.5269

Weather in Orchard Beach now

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Orchard Beach weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orchard Beach.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orchard Beach

What is the weather usually like in Orchard Beach?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°39°57°76°94°43°25°Jan46°27°Feb55°34°Mar67°44°Apr76°53°May84°63°Jun89°68°Jul87°66°Aug80°59°Sep68°47°Oct57°37°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.9"Feb4.0"Mar3.4"Apr3.9"May4.0"Jun4.5"Jul4.1"Aug4.4"Sep3.9"Oct3.1"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Orchard Beach: 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 Orchard Beach.

Orchard Beach weather month by month

January
43° 25°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
February
46° 27°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.5 in of snow
March
55° 34°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
April
67° 44°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
76° 53°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
84° 63°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 68°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 66°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 47°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 37°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
47° 30°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Orchard Beach through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:08 PM9 h 46 min
February6:55 AM5:44 PM10 h 48 min
March7:15 AM7:14 PM11 h 58 min
April6:27 AM7:44 PM13 h 17 min
May5:51 AM8:13 PM14 h 22 min
June5:37 AM8:35 PM14 h 57 min
July5:51 AM8:33 PM14 h 42 min
August6:18 AM8:02 PM13 h 44 min
September6:46 AM7:16 PM12 h 29 min
October7:14 AM6:28 PM11 h 14 min
November6:48 AM4:53 PM10 h 5 min
December7:16 AM4:45 PM9 h 28 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Orchard Beach?

Orchard Beach 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 Orchard Beach 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 Orchard Beach

The closest live webcam is Baltimore: Northwest View, 2.7 miles N of Orchard Beach.

Baltimore: Northwest ViewBaltimore · 2.7 mi NOn Windy
Baltimore: Northeast ViewBaltimore · 2.7 mi NOn Windy
Relay › North-east: Halethorpe Weather-WatchRelay · 10.2 mi NWOn Windy
Halethorpe › North-westunknown · 10.2 mi NWOn Windy
Arbutus › SouthArbutus · 10.8 mi NWOn Windy
Annapolis › East: Eastport Yacht ClubAnnapolis · 13.8 mi SOn Windy
Crofton › EastCrofton · 15.8 mi SWOn Windy
Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Libraryunknown · 16.0 mi NOn Windy
Highland Beach › West: William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay BridgeHighland Beach · 17.3 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Orchard Beach.

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Questions about Orchard Beach

Where is Orchard Beach, MD?

Orchard Beach is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 0.4 miles S of Riviera Beach.

What county is Orchard Beach in?

Orchard Beach is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Orchard Beach, MD?

The ZIP code for Orchard Beach is 21060.

What is the nearest town to Orchard Beach?

Riviera Beach, 0.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Orchard Beach?

Yes. The closest is Baltimore: Northwest View, 2.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Orchard Beach?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Orchard Beach?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Orchard Beach?

About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Orchard Beach?

Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Orchard Beach?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Orchard Beach have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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