Shepherds Glen, MD
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland
Shepherds Glen is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 5.5 miles S of Highland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21794.
Shepherds Glen at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 21794
- Nearest town
- Highland (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2653, -76.9722
Weather in Shepherds Glen now
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Shepherds Glen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shepherds Glen.
This week in Shepherds Glen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shepherds Glen
What is the weather usually like in Shepherds Glen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 47.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,207 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shepherds Glen: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAUREL 3 W, MD US (USC00185111), adjusted for the elevation of Shepherds Glen.
Shepherds Glen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shepherds Glen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shepherds Glen?
Shepherds Glen has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Shepherds Glen is May and August to October. 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 Shepherds Glen
The closest live webcam is Laurel, 13.3 miles SE of Shepherds Glen.
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Questions about Shepherds Glen
Where is Shepherds Glen, MD?
Shepherds Glen is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 5.5 miles S of Highland.
What county is Shepherds Glen in?
Shepherds Glen is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Shepherds Glen, MD?
The ZIP code for Shepherds Glen is 21794.
What is the nearest town to Shepherds Glen?
Highland, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shepherds Glen?
Yes. The closest is Laurel, 13.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shepherds Glen?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Shepherds Glen?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Shepherds Glen?
About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Shepherds Glen?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shepherds Glen?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shepherds Glen have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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