Running Brook, MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland

Running Brook is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 2.2 miles S of Columbia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21044.

Running Brook at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Howard County
ZIP code
21044
Nearest town
Columbia (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.2328, -76.8603

Weather in Running Brook now

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Running Brook weather by the hour

Running Brook weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Running Brook.

This week in Running Brook

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Running Brook

What is the weather usually like in Running Brook?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°58°76°94°43°26°Jan46°28°Feb55°35°Mar67°45°Apr76°55°May84°65°Jun89°69°Jul87°68°Aug80°61°Sep69°50°Oct57°39°Nov47°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.7"Feb4.2"Mar3.8"Apr4.4"May4.4"Jun4.2"Jul3.8"Aug4.7"Sep4.4"Oct3.5"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Running Brook: 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 Running Brook.

Running Brook weather month by month

January
43° 26°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
46° 28°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
55° 35°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
67° 45°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 55°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 65°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
89° 69°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 68°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 61°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 50°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
57° 39°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 31°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Running Brook through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:10 PM9 h 46 min
February6:57 AM5:45 PM10 h 48 min
March7:16 AM7:15 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:46 PM13 h 17 min
May5:52 AM8:15 PM14 h 23 min
June5:38 AM8:37 PM14 h 58 min
July5:52 AM8:34 PM14 h 42 min
August6:19 AM8:04 PM13 h 45 min
September6:47 AM7:17 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:30 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:54 PM10 h 4 min
December7:18 AM4:46 PM9 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Running Brook?

Running Brook 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 Running Brook 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 Running Brook

The closest live webcam is Arbutus › South, 8.2 miles E of Running Brook.

Arbutus › SouthArbutus · 8.2 mi EOn Windy
Halethorpe › North-westunknown · 8.7 mi EOn Windy
Relay › North-east: Halethorpe Weather-WatchRelay · 8.7 mi EOn Windy
LaurelLaurel · 9.3 mi SOn Windy
Towson › Southunknown · 12.1 mi NEOn Windy
Baltimore: Northeast ViewBaltimore · 17.4 mi EOn Windy
Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Libraryunknown · 17.5 mi NEOn Windy
Baltimore: Northwest ViewBaltimore · 17.5 mi EOn Windy
Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 18.8 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Running Brook.

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Questions about Running Brook

Where is Running Brook, MD?

Running Brook is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 2.2 miles S of Columbia.

What county is Running Brook in?

Running Brook is in Howard County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Running Brook, MD?

The ZIP code for Running Brook is 21044.

What is the nearest town to Running Brook?

Columbia, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Running Brook?

Yes. The closest is Arbutus › South, 8.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Running Brook?

July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Running Brook?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Running Brook?

About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Running Brook?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Running Brook?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Running Brook have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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