The Orchards, MD
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland
The Orchards is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 1.6 miles S of Ellicott City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21163.
The Orchards at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 21163
- Nearest town
- Ellicott City (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2989, -76.8344
Weather in The Orchards now
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The Orchards weather by the hour
The Orchards weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Orchards.
This week in The Orchards
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Orchards
What is the weather usually like in The Orchards?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 51.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,296 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Orchards: 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 Orchards.
The Orchards weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Orchards through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Orchards?
The Orchards 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 51.0 inches (1,296 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit The Orchards 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 Orchards
The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 7.4 miles NE of The Orchards.
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Questions about The Orchards
Where is The Orchards, MD?
The Orchards is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 1.6 miles S of Ellicott City.
What county is The Orchards in?
The Orchards is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Orchards, MD?
The ZIP code for The Orchards is 21163.
What is the nearest town to The Orchards?
Ellicott City, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Orchards?
Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 7.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Orchards?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in The Orchards?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in The Orchards?
About 51.0 inches (1,296 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in The Orchards?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit The Orchards?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Orchards have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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