Sunset Beach, MD
Unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Sunset Beach is a small unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It is 0.5 miles NW of Riviera Beach, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21060.
Sunset Beach at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- ZIP code
- 21060
- Nearest town
- Riviera Beach (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1583, -76.5228
Weather in Sunset Beach now
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Sunset Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset Beach.
This week in Sunset Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset Beach
What is the weather usually like in Sunset Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 45.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,143 mm
- 19.3 insnowfall per year · 49 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunset Beach: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BALTIMORE WASH INTL AP, MD US (USW00093721), adjusted for the elevation of Sunset Beach.
Sunset Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sunset Beach?
Sunset Beach has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sunset Beach is May–June and September–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 Sunset Beach
The closest live webcam is Baltimore: Northwest View, 3.5 miles N of Sunset Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset Beach.
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Map of Sunset Beach, MD
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- Turf Valley2.1 mi SW
- Aspen Park2.2 mi SW
- Sharonville2.3 mi S
- Armiger2.4 mi S
- Willowbrook2.9 mi S
- Seaborne Estates3.0 mi S
- Powhatan Village3.2 mi SW
- Lourds Manor3.6 mi S
- Lipins Corner3.6 mi SW
- Poplar Ridge3.7 mi SE
- Magothy Forge3.7 mi S
- Riding Woods3.7 mi SE
- Royal Beach3.7 mi S
Questions about Sunset Beach
Where is Sunset Beach, MD?
Sunset Beach is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 0.5 miles NW of Riviera Beach.
What county is Sunset Beach in?
Sunset Beach is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset Beach, MD?
The ZIP code for Sunset Beach is 21060.
What is the nearest town to Sunset Beach?
Riviera Beach, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset Beach?
Yes. The closest is Baltimore: Northwest View, 3.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset Beach?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset Beach?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset Beach?
About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sunset Beach?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sunset Beach?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset Beach have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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