The Heritage, MD
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland
The Heritage is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 5.6 miles SE of Highland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21737.
The Heritage at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 21737
- Nearest town
- Highland (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2583, -77.0064
Weather in The Heritage now
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The Heritage weather by the hour
The Heritage weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Heritage.
This week in The Heritage
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Heritage
What is the weather usually like in The Heritage?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,216 mm
- 31.4 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Heritage: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DAMASCUS 3 SSW, MD US (USC00182336), adjusted for the elevation of The Heritage.
The Heritage weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Heritage through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Heritage?
The Heritage has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Heritage 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 Heritage
The closest live webcam is Laurel, 13.9 miles SE of The Heritage.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Heritage.
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Map of The Heritage, MD
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Questions about The Heritage
Where is The Heritage, MD?
The Heritage is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 5.6 miles SE of Highland.
What county is The Heritage in?
The Heritage is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Heritage, MD?
The ZIP code for The Heritage is 21737.
What is the nearest town to The Heritage?
Highland, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Heritage?
Yes. The closest is Laurel, 13.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Heritage?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in The Heritage?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in The Heritage?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in The Heritage?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Heritage?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Heritage have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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