Scotland Beach, MD

Unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland

Scotland Beach is a small unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It is 8.3 miles W of St. George Island, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20687.

Scotland Beach at a glance

State
Maryland
County
St. Mary's County
ZIP code
20687
Nearest town
St. George Island (8.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.0714, -76.3300

Weather in Scotland Beach now

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Scotland Beach weather by the hour

Scotland Beach weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Scotland Beach.

This week in Scotland Beach

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scotland Beach

What is the weather usually like in Scotland Beach?

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 Scotland Beach: 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 Scotland Beach.

Scotland Beach 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 Scotland Beach through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM5:10 PM9 h 52 min
February6:53 AM5:45 PM10 h 51 min
March7:14 AM7:13 PM11 h 59 min
April6:27 AM7:42 PM13 h 14 min
May5:53 AM8:10 PM14 h 17 min
June5:40 AM8:31 PM14 h 50 min
July5:53 AM8:29 PM14 h 35 min
August6:19 AM8:00 PM13 h 41 min
September6:45 AM7:14 PM12 h 28 min
October7:12 AM6:29 PM11 h 16 min
November6:44 AM4:54 PM10 h 9 min
December7:12 AM4:48 PM9 h 35 min

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

What is the weather like in Scotland Beach?

Scotland Beach 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 Scotland Beach 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 Scotland Beach

The closest live webcam is Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237, 17.6 miles NW of Scotland Beach.

Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237unknown · 17.6 mi NWOn Windy
Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridgeunknown · 19.0 mi NWOn Windy
Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge)Tappahannock · 30.3 mi WOn Windy
Locklies: Norris Bridge NorthsideLocklies · 30.4 mi SOn Windy
Taft: Norris Bridge SouthsideTaft · 32.1 mi SOn Windy
Cricket Hill: VA-223 MM 2.07 SB - Gwynns IslandCricket Hill · 40.3 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Scotland Beach.

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Questions about Scotland Beach

Where is Scotland Beach, MD?

Scotland Beach is an unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, 8.3 miles W of St. George Island.

What county is Scotland Beach in?

Scotland Beach is in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Scotland Beach, MD?

The ZIP code for Scotland Beach is 20687.

What is the nearest town to Scotland Beach?

St. George Island, 8.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Scotland Beach?

Yes. The closest is Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237, 17.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Scotland Beach?

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

What is the coldest month in Scotland Beach?

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

How much does it rain in Scotland Beach?

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

Does it snow in Scotland Beach?

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

When is the best time to visit Scotland Beach?

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

What climate does Scotland Beach have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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