Rockland, MD
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland
Rockland is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 1.9 miles SW of Ellicott City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21043.
Rockland at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 21043
- Nearest town
- Ellicott City (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2989, -76.8136
Weather in Rockland now
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Rockland weather by the hour
Rockland weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rockland.
This week in Rockland
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockland
What is the weather usually like in Rockland?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 51.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,296 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rockland: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CYLBURN, MD US (USC00182308), adjusted for the elevation of Rockland.
Rockland weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rockland through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:09 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 | 7:46 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rockland?
Rockland has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 51.0 inches (1,296 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Rockland 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 Rockland
The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 6.9 miles NE of Rockland.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rockland.
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- Thunder Hill5.1 mi S
- Running Brook5.2 mi SW
- Font Hill5.2 mi S
- Phelps Luck5.4 mi S
- The Birches5.5 mi SW
- Vantage Point5.6 mi S
- Wardens Landing5.7 mi S
- Elioak5.9 mi SW
- Bryant Woods6.1 mi SW
- Gaither Farm Estates6.1 mi SW
Questions about Rockland
Where is Rockland, MD?
Rockland is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 1.9 miles SW of Ellicott City.
What county is Rockland in?
Rockland is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Rockland, MD?
The ZIP code for Rockland is 21043.
What is the nearest town to Rockland?
Ellicott City, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rockland?
Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 6.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rockland?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rockland?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Rockland?
About 51.0 inches (1,296 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rockland?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rockland?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rockland have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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