Ripling Waters, MD

Unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland

Ripling Waters is a small unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland. It is 1.7 miles S of Church Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21677.

Ripling Waters at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Dorchester County
ZIP code
21677
Nearest town
Church Creek (1.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.5292, -76.1519

Weather in Ripling Waters now

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Ripling Waters weather by the hour

Ripling Waters weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ripling Waters.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ripling Waters

What is the weather usually like in Ripling Waters?

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 Ripling Waters: 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 Ripling Waters.

Ripling Waters 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 Ripling Waters through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:09 PM9 h 50 min
February6:53 AM5:43 PM10 h 50 min
March7:13 AM7:12 PM11 h 58 min
April6:26 AM7:42 PM13 h 15 min
May5:51 AM8:10 PM14 h 19 min
June5:38 AM8:32 PM14 h 53 min
July5:51 AM8:29 PM14 h 38 min
August6:17 AM8:00 PM13 h 42 min
September6:45 AM7:14 PM12 h 29 min
October7:12 AM6:28 PM11 h 15 min
November6:45 AM4:53 PM10 h 7 min
December7:13 AM4:46 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Ripling Waters?

Ripling Waters 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 Ripling Waters 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 Ripling Waters

The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 23.2 miles SW of Ripling Waters.

Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridgeunknown · 23.2 mi SWOn Windy
Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237unknown · 24.8 mi SWOn Windy
Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point MarinaDeale · 27.9 mi NWOn Windy
Seaford: HIGH ST @ FRONT STSeaford · 30.3 mi EOn Windy
Seaford: US 13 @ DE 20 NORTHSeaford · 31.3 mi EOn Windy
Seaford: US 13 @ RD 534Seaford · 31.5 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ripling Waters.

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Questions about Ripling Waters

Where is Ripling Waters, MD?

Ripling Waters is an unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland, 1.7 miles S of Church Creek.

What county is Ripling Waters in?

Ripling Waters is in Dorchester County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Ripling Waters, MD?

The ZIP code for Ripling Waters is 21677.

What is the nearest town to Ripling Waters?

Church Creek, 1.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ripling Waters?

Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 23.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ripling Waters?

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

What is the coldest month in Ripling Waters?

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

How much does it rain in Ripling Waters?

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

Does it snow in Ripling Waters?

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

When is the best time to visit Ripling Waters?

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

What climate does Ripling Waters have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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