Ralph, MD
Unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland
Ralph is a small unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland. It is 1.8 miles S of Vienna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21659.
Ralph at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Dorchester County
- ZIP code
- 21659
- Nearest town
- Vienna (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.5069, -75.8306
Weather in Ralph now
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Ralph weather by the hour
Ralph weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ralph.
This week in Ralph
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ralph
What is the weather usually like in Ralph?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 47.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,212 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ralph: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VIENNA, MD US (USC00189140), adjusted for the elevation of Ralph.
Ralph weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ralph through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ralph?
Ralph has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Ralph is April–May 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 Ralph
The closest live webcam is Laurel: US 13 @ US 9, 15.1 miles E of Ralph.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ralph.
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Questions about Ralph
Where is Ralph, MD?
Ralph is an unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland, 1.8 miles S of Vienna.
What county is Ralph in?
Ralph is in Dorchester County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Ralph, MD?
The ZIP code for Ralph is 21659.
What is the nearest town to Ralph?
Vienna, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ralph?
Yes. The closest is Laurel: US 13 @ US 9, 15.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ralph?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Ralph?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Ralph?
About 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ralph?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ralph?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ralph have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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