The Downs, MD
Unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
The Downs is a small unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It is 2.0 miles S of Parole, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21405.
The Downs at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- ZIP code
- 21405
- Nearest town
- Parole (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0167, -76.5536
Weather in The Downs now
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The Downs weather by the hour
The Downs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Downs.
This week in The Downs
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Downs
What is the weather usually like in The Downs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 44.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,118 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Downs: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANNAPOLIS POLICE BRKS, MD US (USC00180193), adjusted for the elevation of The Downs.
The Downs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Downs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 49 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 21 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:02 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 | 6:47 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 Downs?
The Downs 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit The Downs 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 Downs
The closest live webcam is Annapolis › East: Eastport Yacht Club, 4.9 miles SE of The Downs.
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Map of The Downs, MD
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Other communities near The Downs
- The Woods0.3 mi SW
- Saefern0.5 mi SE
- Saefern0.5 mi SE
- Evans Hill0.5 mi N
- Downs on the Severn0.6 mi E
- Ravenshead0.7 mi N
- Ravenshead0.7 mi N
- Clumber0.7 mi NE
- Iglehart0.8 mi SW
- Nottingham0.8 mi N
- Maid Marion0.8 mi NE
- Saltworks on the Severn0.9 mi SE
- Sherwood Forest0.9 mi NE
- Epping Forest Manor1.0 mi S
- Epping Farms1.1 mi E
Questions about The Downs
Where is The Downs, MD?
The Downs is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 2.0 miles S of Parole.
What county is The Downs in?
The Downs is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Downs, MD?
The ZIP code for The Downs is 21405.
What is the nearest town to The Downs?
Parole, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Downs?
Yes. The closest is Annapolis › East: Eastport Yacht Club, 4.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Downs?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in The Downs?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in The Downs?
About 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in The Downs?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit The Downs?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Downs have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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