Sandy Bottom, MD

Unincorporated community in Kent County, Maryland

Sandy Bottom is a small unincorporated community in Kent County, Maryland. It is 2.0 miles N of Georgetown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21620.

Sandy Bottom at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Kent County
ZIP code
21620
Nearest town
Georgetown (2.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.1931, -76.1844

Weather in Sandy Bottom now

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Sandy Bottom weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy Bottom.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Bottom

What is the weather usually like in Sandy Bottom?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°57°75°92°41°27°Jan44°28°Feb53°35°Mar64°45°Apr74°55°May82°64°Jun87°69°Jul85°67°Aug78°60°Sep67°48°Oct56°38°Nov45°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.9"Feb4.3"Mar3.7"Apr3.9"May4.4"Jun4.4"Jul3.6"Aug4.9"Sep3.7"Oct3.2"Nov3.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHESTERTOWN, MD US (USC00181750), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Bottom.

Sandy Bottom weather month by month

January
41° 27°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
February
44° 28°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow
March
53° 35°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
April
64° 45°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
74° 55°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
82° 64°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 69°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 67°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 60°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 48°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 38°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
45° 31°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Bottom through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:07 PM9 h 46 min
February6:54 AM5:43 PM10 h 48 min
March7:14 AM7:12 PM11 h 58 min
April6:25 AM7:43 PM13 h 17 min
May5:49 AM8:12 PM14 h 22 min
June5:36 AM8:34 PM14 h 57 min
July5:49 AM8:31 PM14 h 42 min
August6:16 AM8:01 PM13 h 44 min
September6:44 AM7:14 PM12 h 29 min
October7:13 AM6:27 PM11 h 14 min
November6:46 AM4:51 PM10 h 4 min
December7:15 AM4:44 PM9 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Sandy Bottom?

Sandy Bottom 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 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sandy Bottom 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 Sandy Bottom

The closest live webcam is Highland Beach › West: William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay Bridge, 16.9 miles SW of Sandy Bottom.

Highland Beach › West: William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay BridgeHighland Beach · 16.9 mi SWOn Windy
Baltimore: Northwest ViewBaltimore · 18.8 mi WOn Windy
Baltimore: Northeast ViewBaltimore · 18.9 mi WOn Windy
Annapolis › East: Eastport Yacht ClubAnnapolis · 21.9 mi SWOn Windy
Bel Air: Maryland 24 & U.S. 1 BusinessBel Air · 24.7 mi NOn Windy
Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Libraryunknown · 26.6 mi NWOn Windy
Warwick: US 301 @ SOUTH OF DE 299 SPLIT - MD LINE WEIGH STATIONWarwick · 27.4 mi NEOn Windy
Relay › North-east: Halethorpe Weather-WatchRelay · 27.6 mi WOn Windy
Halethorpe › North-westunknown · 27.6 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy Bottom.

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Questions about Sandy Bottom

Where is Sandy Bottom, MD?

Sandy Bottom is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Maryland, 2.0 miles N of Georgetown.

What county is Sandy Bottom in?

Sandy Bottom is in Kent County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Sandy Bottom, MD?

The ZIP code for Sandy Bottom is 21620.

What is the nearest town to Sandy Bottom?

Georgetown, 2.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sandy Bottom?

Yes. The closest is Highland Beach › West: William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay Bridge, 16.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sandy Bottom?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Sandy Bottom?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Sandy Bottom?

About 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Sandy Bottom?

Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sandy Bottom?

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

What climate does Sandy Bottom have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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