Rockaway Beach, MD
Unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland
Rockaway Beach is a small unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is 1.5 miles NE of Bowleys Quarters, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21221.
Rockaway Beach at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Baltimore County
- ZIP code
- 21221
- Nearest town
- Bowleys Quarters (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2947, -76.3994
Weather in Rockaway Beach now
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Rockaway Beach weather by the hour
Rockaway Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rockaway Beach.
This week in Rockaway Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockaway Beach
What is the weather usually like in Rockaway Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 43.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,111 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rockaway Beach: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MD SCI CTR BALTIMORE, MD US (USW00093784), adjusted for the elevation of Rockaway Beach.
Rockaway Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rockaway Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rockaway Beach?
Rockaway Beach has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach
The closest live webcam is Baltimore: Northwest View, 9.4 miles SW of Rockaway Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rockaway Beach.
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Other communities near Rockaway Beach
- Turkey Point0.5 mi W
- Sue Creek Landing0.8 mi W
- Cape May Beach1.1 mi NW
- Eagle Nest1.2 mi S
- Cape May Landing1.5 mi W
- Wilson Point1.8 mi NW
- Miami Beach1.8 mi NE
- Island View Beach1.9 mi S
- Stansbury Estates2.0 mi NW
- Hyde Park2.3 mi W
- Seneca Park2.4 mi NE
- Seneca Park2.4 mi NE
- Essexshire2.5 mi W
- Riverwood Park2.7 mi NW
- Hawthorne2.7 mi NW
Questions about Rockaway Beach
Where is Rockaway Beach, MD?
Rockaway Beach is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, 1.5 miles NE of Bowleys Quarters.
What county is Rockaway Beach in?
Rockaway Beach is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Rockaway Beach, MD?
The ZIP code for Rockaway Beach is 21221.
What is the nearest town to Rockaway Beach?
Bowleys Quarters, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rockaway Beach?
Yes. The closest is Baltimore: Northwest View, 9.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rockaway Beach?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Rockaway Beach?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Rockaway Beach?
About 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rockaway Beach?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rockaway Beach?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rockaway Beach have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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