The Dales, MD
Unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
The Dales is a small unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It is 1.3 miles S of Severna Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21146.
The Dales at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- ZIP code
- 21146
- Nearest town
- Severna Park (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1050, -76.5639
Weather in The Dales now
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The Dales weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Dales.
This week in The Dales
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Dales
What is the weather usually like in The Dales?
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 The Dales: 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 The Dales.
The Dales weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Dales through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 47 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 | 5:38 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Dales?
The Dales 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 The Dales 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 The Dales
The closest live webcam is Baltimore: Northeast View, 7.3 miles N of The Dales.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Dales.
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Map of The Dales, MD
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Other communities near The Dales
- Frost0.6 mi SW
- Sabrina Park0.8 mi SW
- Sabrina Park0.8 mi SW
- Jennings1.0 mi S
- Riverdale Forest1.1 mi SE
- Earleigh Heights1.1 mi SW
- Royal Beach1.1 mi E
- Magothy Forge1.2 mi E
- Pack Town1.3 mi S
- Magothy Forest1.3 mi SE
- Edinboro Estates1.4 mi SW
- Sun Set Knoll1.5 mi E
- Stewarts Landing1.5 mi SE
- Riverdale1.5 mi E
- Severndale1.7 mi S
Questions about The Dales
Where is The Dales, MD?
The Dales is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 1.3 miles S of Severna Park.
What county is The Dales in?
The Dales is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Dales, MD?
The ZIP code for The Dales is 21146.
What is the nearest town to The Dales?
Severna Park, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Dales?
Yes. The closest is Baltimore: Northeast View, 7.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Dales?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in The Dales?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in The Dales?
About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in The Dales?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Dales?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Dales have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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