The Lakes, MD
Unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland
The Lakes is a small unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is 1.2 miles NW of Cockeysville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21131.
The Lakes at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Baltimore County
- ZIP code
- 21131
- Nearest town
- Cockeysville (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4692, -76.6086
Weather in The Lakes now
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The Lakes weather by the hour
The Lakes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Lakes.
This week in The Lakes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Lakes
What is the weather usually like in The Lakes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 51.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,297 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Lakes: 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 Lakes.
The Lakes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Lakes 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 18 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:18 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 Lakes?
The Lakes 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 51.1 inches (1,297 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit The Lakes 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 Lakes
The closest live webcam is Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Library, 5.2 miles S of The Lakes.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Lakes.
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Map of The Lakes, MD
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Other communities near The Lakes
- Haverford2.0 mi S
- Valley Crest2.3 mi S
- Havenwood2.8 mi S
- Shetland Hills3.0 mi S
- The Oaks at Five Farms3.0 mi SW
- Wellington Valley3.4 mi SW
- Westwind3.5 mi SW
- Orchard Hills3.6 mi S
- Seminary Overlook3.7 mi SW
- Seminary Overlook3.7 mi SW
- Dulaney Village3.7 mi S
- Devonshire Forest3.8 mi S
- Dogwood Hills3.8 mi SE
- Ridervale4.0 mi S
- Riderwood Hills4.0 mi S
Questions about The Lakes
Where is The Lakes, MD?
The Lakes is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, 1.2 miles NW of Cockeysville.
What county is The Lakes in?
The Lakes is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Lakes, MD?
The ZIP code for The Lakes is 21131.
What is the nearest town to The Lakes?
Cockeysville, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Lakes?
Yes. The closest is Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Library, 5.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Lakes?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in The Lakes?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in The Lakes?
About 51.1 inches (1,297 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in The Lakes?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit The Lakes?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Lakes have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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