Scientists Cliffs, MD
Unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland
Scientists Cliffs is a small unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland. It is 3.3 miles SE of Calvert Beach, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20676.
Scientists Cliffs at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Calvert County
- ZIP code
- 20676
- Nearest town
- Calvert Beach (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.5175, -76.5136
Weather in Scientists Cliffs now
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Scientists Cliffs weather by the hour
Scientists Cliffs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Scientists Cliffs.
This week in Scientists Cliffs
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scientists Cliffs
What is the weather usually like in Scientists Cliffs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 15.1 insnowfall per year · 38 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Scientists Cliffs: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MECHANICSVILLE 5 NE, MD US (USC00185865), adjusted for the elevation of Scientists Cliffs.
Scientists Cliffs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Scientists Cliffs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Scientists Cliffs?
Scientists Cliffs has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Scientists Cliffs 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 Scientists Cliffs
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 13.9 miles S of Scientists Cliffs.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Scientists Cliffs.
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Other communities near Scientists Cliffs
- Scientists Cliffs0.0 mi N
- Rosewood1.3 mi W
- Governor Run1.3 mi S
- Elen Acres1.8 mi W
- Western Shores1.8 mi S
- Warrington1.9 mi NW
- Double Oak Estates2.3 mi NW
- Western Shore Estates2.3 mi S
- Windcliff2.5 mi N
- Dares Beach3.1 mi N
- Mutual Estates3.1 mi SW
- Dares3.2 mi NW
- Hidden Valley3.3 mi NW
- Mutual3.7 mi SW
- Home Place3.8 mi S
Questions about Scientists Cliffs
Where is Scientists Cliffs, MD?
Scientists Cliffs is an unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland, 3.3 miles SE of Calvert Beach.
What county is Scientists Cliffs in?
Scientists Cliffs is in Calvert County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Scientists Cliffs, MD?
The ZIP code for Scientists Cliffs is 20676.
What is the nearest town to Scientists Cliffs?
Calvert Beach, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Scientists Cliffs?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 13.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Scientists Cliffs?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Scientists Cliffs?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Scientists Cliffs?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Scientists Cliffs?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Scientists Cliffs?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Scientists Cliffs have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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