Sunset, MD
Unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland
Sunset is a small unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland. It is 2.8 miles SW of Huntingtown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20639.
Sunset at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Calvert County
- ZIP code
- 20639
- Nearest town
- Huntingtown (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6261, -76.5781
Weather in Sunset now
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Sunset weather by the hour
Sunset weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset.
This week in Sunset
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset
What is the weather usually like in Sunset?
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 Sunset: 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 Sunset.
Sunset weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:15 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 Sunset?
Sunset 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 Sunset 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 Sunset
The closest live webcam is Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point Marina, 10.3 miles N of Sunset.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset.
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Map of Sunset, MD
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- Sherbert1.8 mi SW
- Owen Soper Woods1.9 mi E
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Questions about Sunset
Where is Sunset, MD?
Sunset is an unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland, 2.8 miles SW of Huntingtown.
What county is Sunset in?
Sunset is in Calvert County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset, MD?
The ZIP code for Sunset is 20639.
What is the nearest town to Sunset?
Huntingtown, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset?
Yes. The closest is Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point Marina, 10.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sunset?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sunset?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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