River Farms, MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland

River Farms is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 2.1 miles N of Lisbon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21797.

River Farms at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Howard County
ZIP code
21797
Nearest town
Lisbon (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.3069, -77.0653

Weather in River Farms now

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River Farms weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of River Farms.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in River Farms

What is the weather usually like in River Farms?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°54°72°89°39°24°Jan43°26°Feb52°33°Mar64°43°Apr73°53°May80°62°Jun84°66°Jul83°65°Aug76°58°Sep65°47°Oct53°36°Nov44°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.0"Feb4.0"Mar3.6"Apr4.4"May4.7"Jun4.5"Jul4.2"Aug4.8"Sep4.0"Oct3.5"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit River Farms: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DAMASCUS 3 SSW, MD US (USC00182336), adjusted for the elevation of River Farms.

River Farms weather month by month

January
39° 24°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
February
43° 26°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 11.1 in of snow
March
52° 33°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
April
64° 43°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
73° 53°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 66°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 65°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
65° 47°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 36°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
44° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in River Farms through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:10 PM9 h 46 min
February6:58 AM5:46 PM10 h 48 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:47 PM13 h 17 min
May5:52 AM8:16 PM14 h 23 min
June5:39 AM8:38 PM14 h 58 min
July5:52 AM8:35 PM14 h 42 min
August6:20 AM8:05 PM13 h 45 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:30 PM11 h 13 min
November6:50 AM4:55 PM10 h 4 min
December7:19 AM4:47 PM9 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in River Farms?

River Farms has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit River Farms 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 River Farms

The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 17.2 miles E of River Farms.

Towson › Southunknown · 17.2 mi EOn Windy
LaurelLaurel · 18.5 mi SEOn Windy
Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 19.0 mi SOn Windy
Arbutus › SouthArbutus · 19.7 mi EOn Windy
Relay › North-east: Halethorpe Weather-WatchRelay · 20.3 mi EOn Windy
Halethorpe › North-westunknown · 20.3 mi EOn Windy
Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.5 - NBunknown · 24.5 mi SOn Windy
Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.7 - SBunknown · 24.6 mi SOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 42.8 - SBunknown · 24.7 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from River Farms.

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Questions about River Farms

Where is River Farms, MD?

River Farms is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 2.1 miles N of Lisbon.

What county is River Farms in?

River Farms is in Howard County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of River Farms, MD?

The ZIP code for River Farms is 21797.

What is the nearest town to River Farms?

Lisbon, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near River Farms?

Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 17.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in River Farms?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in River Farms?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in River Farms?

About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in River Farms?

Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit River Farms?

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

What climate does River Farms have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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