Ricketts Ridge, MD
Unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland
Ricketts Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is 5.2 miles SE of Reisterstown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21048.
Ricketts Ridge at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Baltimore County
- ZIP code
- 21048
- Nearest town
- Reisterstown (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4931, -76.8972
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Ricketts Ridge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ricketts Ridge.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ricketts Ridge
What is the weather usually like in Ricketts Ridge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 48.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,219 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ricketts Ridge: 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 Ricketts Ridge.
Ricketts Ridge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ricketts Ridge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:19 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 Ricketts Ridge?
Ricketts Ridge 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 48.0 inches (1,219 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Ricketts Ridge 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 Ricketts Ridge
The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 10.1 miles SE of Ricketts Ridge.
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Questions about Ricketts Ridge
Where is Ricketts Ridge, MD?
Ricketts Ridge is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, 5.2 miles SE of Reisterstown.
What county is Ricketts Ridge in?
Ricketts Ridge is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Ricketts Ridge, MD?
The ZIP code for Ricketts Ridge is 21048.
What is the nearest town to Ricketts Ridge?
Reisterstown, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ricketts Ridge?
Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 10.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ricketts Ridge?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ricketts Ridge?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Ricketts Ridge?
About 48.0 inches (1,219 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ricketts Ridge?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ricketts Ridge?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ricketts Ridge have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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