River Plantations, MD
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland
River Plantations is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 2.0 miles SW of Lisbon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21797.
River Plantations at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 21797
- Nearest town
- Lisbon (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3569, -77.0450
Weather in River Plantations now
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River Plantations weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of River Plantations.
This week in River Plantations
Sunrise, sunset and moon in River Plantations
What is the weather usually like in River Plantations?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,216 mm
- 31.4 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit River Plantations: 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 Plantations.
River Plantations weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in River Plantations through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in River Plantations?
River Plantations 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 Plantations 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 Plantations
The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 15.3 miles E of River Plantations.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from River Plantations.
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Map of River Plantations, MD
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Other communities near River Plantations
- Woodbine1.0 mi W
- Lisbon Acres1.3 mi S
- Kabik Korner1.5 mi E
- Hoods Mill1.8 mi E
- Lisbon Manor2.0 mi W
- Red Lion Inn Estates2.1 mi SE
- Justifiable2.2 mi S
- Lisbon Meadows2.5 mi S
- Daisy Meadows2.7 mi S
- Gaither Heights2.7 mi E
- Gaither2.8 mi E
- Poplar Springs2.9 mi W
- Bushy Park Estates3.0 mi S
- Ritz Estates3.2 mi W
- Ritz Estates3.2 mi W
Questions about River Plantations
Where is River Plantations, MD?
River Plantations is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 2.0 miles SW of Lisbon.
What county is River Plantations in?
River Plantations is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of River Plantations, MD?
The ZIP code for River Plantations is 21797.
What is the nearest town to River Plantations?
Lisbon, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near River Plantations?
Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 15.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in River Plantations?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in River Plantations?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in River Plantations?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in River Plantations?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit River Plantations?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does River Plantations have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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