Rays Point, MD

Unincorporated community in Talbot County, Maryland

Rays Point is a small unincorporated community in Talbot County, Maryland. It is 2.4 miles N of St. Michaels, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21663.

Rays Point at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Talbot County
ZIP code
21663
Nearest town
St. Michaels (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.7567, -76.2194

Weather in Rays Point now

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Rays Point weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rays Point

What is the weather usually like in Rays Point?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°59°76°93°45°29°Jan47°31°Feb56°37°Mar67°47°Apr75°56°May84°65°Jun88°70°Jul86°68°Aug80°62°Sep69°51°Oct58°41°Nov49°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.1"Feb4.4"Mar3.7"Apr3.9"May4.0"Jun4.3"Jul4.8"Aug4.2"Sep4.4"Oct3.4"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Rays Point: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROYAL OAK 2 SSW, MD US (USC00187806), adjusted for the elevation of Rays Point.

Rays Point weather month by month

January
45° 29°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow
February
47° 31°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
March
56° 37°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
April
67° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
75° 56°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
84° 65°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 70°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 68°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
80° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 51°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
58° 41°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
49° 33°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rays Point through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:08 PM9 h 48 min
February6:54 AM5:43 PM10 h 49 min
March7:14 AM7:13 PM11 h 58 min
April6:26 AM7:43 PM13 h 16 min
May5:50 AM8:11 PM14 h 20 min
June5:37 AM8:33 PM14 h 55 min
July5:51 AM8:30 PM14 h 39 min
August6:17 AM8:01 PM13 h 43 min
September6:45 AM7:14 PM12 h 29 min
October7:13 AM6:28 PM11 h 15 min
November6:46 AM4:52 PM10 h 6 min
December7:14 AM4:45 PM9 h 31 min

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

What is the weather like in Rays Point?

Rays Point has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rays Point 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 Rays Point

The closest live webcam is Highland Beach › West: William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay Bridge, 16.1 miles N of Rays Point.

Highland Beach › West: William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay BridgeHighland Beach · 16.1 mi NOn Windy
Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point MarinaDeale · 18.5 mi WOn Windy
Annapolis › East: Eastport Yacht ClubAnnapolis · 20.6 mi NWOn Windy
Crofton › EastCrofton · 27.0 mi NWOn Windy
Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridgeunknown · 33.6 mi SWOn Windy
Seaford: HIGH ST @ FRONT STSeaford · 33.8 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Rays Point

Where is Rays Point, MD?

Rays Point is an unincorporated community in Talbot County, Maryland, 2.4 miles N of St. Michaels.

What county is Rays Point in?

Rays Point is in Talbot County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Rays Point, MD?

The ZIP code for Rays Point is 21663.

What is the nearest town to Rays Point?

St. Michaels, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rays Point?

Yes. The closest is Highland Beach › West: William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay Bridge, 16.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rays Point?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Rays Point?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Rays Point?

About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Rays Point?

Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rays Point?

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

What climate does Rays Point have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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