Plum Point, MD

Unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland

Plum Point is a small unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland. It is 5.7 miles NW of Chesapeake Beach, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20732.

Plum Point at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Calvert County
ZIP code
20732
Nearest town
Chesapeake Beach (5.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.6142, -76.5125

Weather in Plum Point now

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Plum Point weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Plum Point.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Plum Point

What is the weather usually like in Plum Point?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°55°73°90°44°25°Jan48°26°Feb56°33°Mar67°42°Apr74°52°May82°61°Jun85°66°Jul83°64°Aug77°58°Sep66°46°Oct57°35°Nov48°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan3.0"Feb4.2"Mar3.3"Apr4.3"May4.2"Jun4.6"Jul4.8"Aug4.9"Sep4.2"Oct3.3"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Plum Point: 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 Plum Point.

Plum Point weather month by month

January
44° 25°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
February
48° 26°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow
March
56° 33°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
67° 42°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
74° 52°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
82° 61°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 64°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 58°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 46°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 35°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
48° 29°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Plum Point through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:10 PM9 h 49 min
February6:55 AM5:45 PM10 h 50 min
March7:15 AM7:14 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:44 PM13 h 15 min
May5:52 AM8:12 PM14 h 20 min
June5:39 AM8:33 PM14 h 54 min
July5:52 AM8:31 PM14 h 38 min
August6:19 AM8:01 PM13 h 42 min
September6:46 AM7:15 PM12 h 29 min
October7:14 AM6:29 PM11 h 15 min
November6:46 AM4:54 PM10 h 7 min
December7:15 AM4:47 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Plum Point?

Plum Point has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°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 Plum Point 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 Plum Point

The closest live webcam is Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point Marina, 11.4 miles N of Plum Point.

Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point MarinaDeale · 11.4 mi NOn Windy
Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridgeunknown · 20.5 mi SOn Windy
Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237unknown · 22.3 mi SOn Windy
Annapolis › East: Eastport Yacht ClubAnnapolis · 25.0 mi NOn Windy
Crofton › EastCrofton · 25.1 mi NOn Windy
Highland Beach › West: William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay BridgeHighland Beach · 26.8 mi NOn Windy
Forest HeightsForest Heights · 29.8 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Plum Point.

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Questions about Plum Point

Where is Plum Point, MD?

Plum Point is an unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland, 5.7 miles NW of Chesapeake Beach.

What county is Plum Point in?

Plum Point is in Calvert County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Plum Point, MD?

The ZIP code for Plum Point is 20732.

What is the nearest town to Plum Point?

Chesapeake Beach, 5.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Plum Point?

Yes. The closest is Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point Marina, 11.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Plum Point?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Plum Point?

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

How much does it rain in Plum Point?

About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Plum Point?

Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Plum Point?

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

What climate does Plum Point have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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