Ralston, MD
Unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland
Ralston is a small unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is 1.6 miles S of Lochearn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21208.
Ralston at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Baltimore County
- ZIP code
- 21208
- Nearest town
- Lochearn (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3708, -76.7269
Weather in Ralston now
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Ralston weather by the hour
Ralston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ralston.
This week in Ralston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ralston
What is the weather usually like in Ralston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 47.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,215 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ralston: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CYLBURN, MD US (USC00182308), adjusted for the elevation of Ralston.
Ralston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ralston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ralston?
Ralston has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.8 inches (1,215 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Ralston 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 Ralston
The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 2.4 miles NW of Ralston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ralston.
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Other communities near Ralston
- Woodmoor2.3 mi S
- Rutherford Green2.6 mi SW
- Windsor Mill Manor2.7 mi S
- West Arlington2.9 mi SE
- West Glen3.0 mi S
- Arlington3.2 mi SE
- Gwynn Oak3.2 mi SE
- Howard Park3.2 mi SE
- Featherbed3.3 mi S
- Powhatan3.3 mi S
- Powhatan Hill3.4 mi S
- Waterford Place3.6 mi SW
- West Forest Park3.7 mi SE
- Rolling Road Farms3.7 mi S
- Dickeyville3.8 mi S
Questions about Ralston
Where is Ralston, MD?
Ralston is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, 1.6 miles S of Lochearn.
What county is Ralston in?
Ralston is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Ralston, MD?
The ZIP code for Ralston is 21208.
What is the nearest town to Ralston?
Lochearn, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ralston?
Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 2.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ralston?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ralston?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Ralston?
About 47.8 inches (1,215 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ralston?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ralston?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ralston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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