River Island, MD
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland
River Island is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 0.8 miles N of Savage, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20763.
River Island at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 20763
- Nearest town
- Savage (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1356, -76.8219
Weather in River Island now
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River Island weather by the hour
River Island weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of River Island.
This week in River Island
Sunrise, sunset and moon in River Island
What is the weather usually like in River Island?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 47.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,207 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit River Island: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAUREL 3 W, MD US (USC00185111), adjusted for the elevation of River Island.
River Island weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in River Island through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in River Island?
River Island has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit River Island is May and August to 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 River Island
The closest live webcam is Laurel, 2.9 miles SW of River Island.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from River Island.
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Other communities near River Island
- Town and Country2.7 mi S
- Steward Manor subdivision3.1 mi SW
- Welchs Trailer Park3.8 mi SE
- Mistletoe Springs3.8 mi SW
- Snow Hill Manor3.9 mi S
- Scotchtown Hills4.1 mi SW
- Robeys Farmlets4.4 mi SW
- Sandy Spring Estates4.6 mi SW
- Oxford Green5.2 mi S
- Geraghty Village5.3 mi SE
- Pheasant Run5.5 mi S
- Admiral5.6 mi SE
- Birchwood Gardens5.9 mi S
- Villages of Montpelier6.0 mi S
- Muirkirk6.1 mi SW
Questions about River Island
Where is River Island, MD?
River Island is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 0.8 miles N of Savage.
What county is River Island in?
River Island is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of River Island, MD?
The ZIP code for River Island is 20763.
What is the nearest town to River Island?
Savage, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near River Island?
Yes. The closest is Laurel, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in River Island?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in River Island?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in River Island?
About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in River Island?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit River Island?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does River Island have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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