Sassafras, MD
Unincorporated community in Cecil County, Maryland
Sassafras is a small unincorporated community in Cecil County, Maryland. It is 4.1 miles NW of Cecilton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21912.
Sassafras at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Cecil County
- ZIP code
- 21912
- Nearest town
- Cecilton (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3731, -75.8028
Weather in Sassafras now
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Sassafras weather by the hour
Sassafras weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sassafras.
This week in Sassafras
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sassafras
What is the weather usually like in Sassafras?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 46.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,168 mm
- 16.7 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sassafras: 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 Sassafras.
Sassafras weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sassafras through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sassafras?
Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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 Sassafras
The closest live webcam is Warwick: US 301 @ SOUTH OF DE 299 SPLIT - MD LINE WEIGH STATION, 3.8 miles NE of Sassafras.
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Other communities near Sassafras
- Sassafras0.0 mi N
- Ginns Corner1.2 mi N
- Swanton1.8 mi W
- Shorewood Estates2.8 mi SW
- Shorewood2.8 mi W
- Vandyke3.3 mi E
- Warwick3.3 mi NE
- El Dondo Acres3.9 mi SW
- Olivet Hill4.2 mi SW
- Massey4.5 mi S
- Dogwood Village subdivision4.6 mi SW
- Taylors Corner4.7 mi E
- Irelands Corner5.1 mi SW
- Rose Valley Estates5.1 mi NE
- Wiggins Mill5.6 mi E
Questions about Sassafras
Where is Sassafras, MD?
Sassafras is an unincorporated community in Cecil County, Maryland, 4.1 miles NW of Cecilton.
What county is Sassafras in?
Sassafras is in Cecil County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Sassafras, MD?
The ZIP code for Sassafras is 21912.
What is the nearest town to Sassafras?
Cecilton, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sassafras?
Yes. The closest is Warwick: US 301 @ SOUTH OF DE 299 SPLIT - MD LINE WEIGH STATION, 3.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sassafras?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sassafras?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Sassafras?
About 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sassafras?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sassafras?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sassafras have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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