The Birches, MD
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland
The Birches is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 2.0 miles S of Columbia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21044.
The Birches at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 21044
- Nearest town
- Columbia (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2292, -76.8644
Weather in The Birches now
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The Birches weather by the hour
The Birches weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Birches.
This week in The Birches
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Birches
What is the weather usually like in The Birches?
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 The Birches: 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 The Birches.
The Birches weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Birches through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Birches?
The Birches 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 The Birches 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 The Birches
The closest live webcam is Arbutus › South, 8.4 miles E of The Birches.
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Questions about The Birches
Where is The Birches, MD?
The Birches is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 2.0 miles S of Columbia.
What county is The Birches in?
The Birches is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Birches, MD?
The ZIP code for The Birches is 21044.
What is the nearest town to The Birches?
Columbia, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Birches?
Yes. The closest is Arbutus › South, 8.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Birches?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in The Birches?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in The Birches?
About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in The Birches?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit The Birches?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Birches have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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