Swanton, MD
Historical community (former settlement) in Kent County, Maryland
Swanton is a historical community (former settlement) in Kent County, Maryland. It is 2.7 miles SW of Galena, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21635.
Swanton at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Kent County
- ZIP code
- 21635
- Nearest town
- Galena (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3647, -75.8344
Weather in Swanton now
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Swanton weather by the hour
Swanton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Swanton.
This week in Swanton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swanton
What is the weather usually like in Swanton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 46.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,168 mm
- 16.7 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Swanton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHESTERTOWN, MD US (USC00181750), adjusted for the elevation of Swanton.
Swanton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Swanton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Swanton?
Swanton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Swanton 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 Swanton
The closest live webcam is Warwick: US 301 @ SOUTH OF DE 299 SPLIT - MD LINE WEIGH STATION, 5.3 miles NE of Swanton.
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- Ginns Corner2.5 mi NE
- Dogwood Village subdivision2.8 mi SW
- Irelands Corner3.4 mi SW
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- Warwick4.7 mi NE
- Lambson4.8 mi SW
- Vandyke4.8 mi E
- Earleville5.7 mi NW
- Taylors Corner6.5 mi E
Questions about Swanton
Where is Swanton, MD?
Swanton is a historical community (former settlement) in Kent County, Maryland, 2.7 miles SW of Galena.
What county is Swanton in?
Swanton is in Kent County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Swanton, MD?
The ZIP code for Swanton is 21635.
What is the nearest town to Swanton?
Galena, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Swanton?
Yes. The closest is Warwick: US 301 @ SOUTH OF DE 299 SPLIT - MD LINE WEIGH STATION, 5.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Swanton?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Swanton?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Swanton?
About 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Swanton?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Swanton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Swanton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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