The Colony, MD
Unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland
The Colony is a small unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is 1.0 miles S of Towson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21204.
The Colony at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Baltimore County
- ZIP code
- 21204, 21252
- Nearest town
- Towson (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4083, -76.6167
Weather in The Colony now
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The Colony weather by the hour
The Colony weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Colony.
This week in The Colony
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Colony
What is the weather usually like in The Colony?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 50.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,274 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Colony: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CYLBURN, MD US (USC00182308), adjusted for the elevation of The Colony.
The Colony weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Colony through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Colony?
The Colony 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 50.2 inches (1,274 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit The Colony 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 The Colony
The closest live webcam is Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Library, 1.1 miles SE of The Colony.
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Questions about The Colony
Where is The Colony, MD?
The Colony is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, 1.0 miles S of Towson.
What county is The Colony in?
The Colony is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Colony, MD?
The ZIP code for The Colony is 21204.
What is the nearest town to The Colony?
Towson, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Colony?
Yes. The closest is Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Library, 1.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Colony?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in The Colony?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in The Colony?
About 50.2 inches (1,274 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in The Colony?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit The Colony?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Colony have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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