The Highlands, MD
Unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
The Highlands is a small unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It is 1.6 miles N of Glen Burnie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21061.
The Highlands at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- ZIP code
- 21061
- Nearest town
- Glen Burnie (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1336, -76.6153
Weather in The Highlands now
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The Highlands weather by the hour
The Highlands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Highlands.
This week in The Highlands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Highlands
What is the weather usually like in The Highlands?
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 Highlands: 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 Highlands.
The Highlands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Highlands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:14 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 | 7:15 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:17 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 Highlands?
The Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands
The closest live webcam is Baltimore: Northeast View, 6.7 miles NE of The Highlands.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Highlands.
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Map of The Highlands, MD
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Other communities near The Highlands
- Windy Knolls1.6 mi S
- Yorktown1.7 mi SW
- Elvaton Acres1.9 mi SE
- Drexel Estates2.2 mi SE
- Kilmarnock2.4 mi SE
- Shipleys Choice2.6 mi S
- Stewarts Purchase3.1 mi S
- Pasadena Manor3.2 mi SE
- Edinboro Estates3.3 mi SE
- Point Field Landing on the Severn3.4 mi S
- The Dales3.4 mi SE
- Frost3.5 mi SE
- Sabrina Park3.5 mi SE
- Sabrina Park3.5 mi SE
- Earleigh Heights3.5 mi SE
Questions about The Highlands
Where is The Highlands, MD?
The Highlands is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 1.6 miles N of Glen Burnie.
What county is The Highlands in?
The Highlands is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Highlands, MD?
The ZIP code for The Highlands is 21061.
What is the nearest town to The Highlands?
Glen Burnie, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Highlands?
Yes. The closest is Baltimore: Northeast View, 6.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Highlands?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in The Highlands?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in The Highlands?
About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in The Highlands?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Highlands?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Highlands have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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