Saint James, MD

Unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland

Saint James is a small unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It is 4.4 miles NW of Lexington Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20686.

Saint James at a glance

State
Maryland
County
St. Mary's County
ZIP code
20686
Nearest town
Lexington Park (4.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.1986, -76.3953

Weather in Saint James now

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Saint James weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Saint James.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saint James

What is the weather usually like in Saint James?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°42°59°75°92°46°30°Jan48°31°Feb56°37°Mar67°47°Apr75°57°May85°66°Jun87°71°Jul85°68°Aug79°62°Sep69°51°Oct58°41°Nov50°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.8"Feb3.9"Mar4.0"Apr3.9"May4.0"Jun4.9"Jul4.6"Aug4.3"Sep4.2"Oct3.1"Nov3.3"Dec

Best time to visit Saint James: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST INIGOES WEBSTER NOLF, MD US (USW00003757), adjusted for the elevation of Saint James.

Saint James weather month by month

January
46° 30°F
3.3 in of rain
February
48° 31°F
2.8 in of rain
March
56° 37°F
3.9 in of rain
April
67° 47°F
4.0 in of rain
May
75° 57°F
3.9 in of rain
June
85° 66°F
4.0 in of rain
July
87° 71°F
4.9 in of rain
August
85° 68°F
4.6 in of rain
September
79° 62°F
4.3 in of rain
October
69° 51°F
4.2 in of rain
November
58° 41°F
3.1 in of rain
December
50° 33°F
3.3 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Saint James through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:10 PM9 h 51 min
February6:54 AM5:45 PM10 h 51 min
March7:14 AM7:13 PM11 h 59 min
April6:28 AM7:43 PM13 h 14 min
May5:52 AM8:10 PM14 h 17 min
June5:40 AM8:31 PM14 h 51 min
July5:53 AM8:29 PM14 h 36 min
August6:19 AM8:00 PM13 h 41 min
September6:46 AM7:15 PM12 h 29 min
October7:13 AM6:29 PM11 h 16 min
November6:45 AM4:54 PM10 h 9 min
December7:13 AM4:48 PM9 h 34 min

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

What is the weather like in Saint James?

Saint James has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 46.3 inches (1,177 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Saint James 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 Saint James

The closest live webcam is Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237, 8.3 miles NW of Saint James.

Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237unknown · 8.3 mi NWOn Windy
Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridgeunknown · 9.6 mi NWOn Windy
Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge)Tappahannock · 31.2 mi SWOn Windy
Locklies: Norris Bridge NorthsideLocklies · 38.9 mi SOn Windy
Taft: Norris Bridge SouthsideTaft · 40.5 mi SOn Windy
Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point MarinaDeale · 40.8 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Saint James.

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Questions about Saint James

Where is Saint James, MD?

Saint James is an unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, 4.4 miles NW of Lexington Park.

What county is Saint James in?

Saint James is in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Saint James, MD?

The ZIP code for Saint James is 20686.

What is the nearest town to Saint James?

Lexington Park, 4.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Saint James?

Yes. The closest is Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237, 8.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Saint James?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Saint James?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Saint James?

About 46.3 inches (1,177 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Saint James?

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

When is the best time to visit Saint James?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Saint James have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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