The Plains, MD
Unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Plains is a small unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It is 4.7 miles E of Charlotte Hall, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20622.
The Plains at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- St. Mary's County
- ZIP code
- 20622
- Nearest town
- Charlotte Hall (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.4492, -76.8653
Weather in The Plains now
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The Plains weather by the hour
The Plains weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Plains.
This week in The Plains
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Plains
What is the weather usually like in The Plains?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 15.1 insnowfall per year · 38 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Plains: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MECHANICSVILLE 5 NE, MD US (USC00185865), adjusted for the elevation of The Plains.
The Plains weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Plains through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Plains?
The Plains has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Plains 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 Plains
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 22.5 miles SE of The Plains.
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Questions about The Plains
Where is The Plains, MD?
The Plains is an unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, 4.7 miles E of Charlotte Hall.
What county is The Plains in?
The Plains is in St. Mary's County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Plains, MD?
The ZIP code for The Plains is 20622.
What is the nearest town to The Plains?
Charlotte Hall, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Plains?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 22.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Plains?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in The Plains?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in The Plains?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in The Plains?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Plains?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Plains have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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