The Sounding, MD
Unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland
The Sounding is a small unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland. It is 1.2 miles N of Lusby, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20629.
The Sounding at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Calvert County
- ZIP code
- 20629
- Nearest town
- Lusby (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3458, -76.4325
Weather in The Sounding now
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The Sounding weather by the hour
The Sounding weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Sounding.
This week in The Sounding
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Sounding
What is the weather usually like in The Sounding?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 45.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,151 mm
- 12.5 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Sounding: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOLOMONS, MD US (USC00188405), adjusted for the elevation of The Sounding.
The Sounding weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Sounding through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Sounding?
The Sounding has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Sounding 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 Sounding
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 3.5 miles SW of The Sounding.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Sounding.
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Questions about The Sounding
Where is The Sounding, MD?
The Sounding is an unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland, 1.2 miles N of Lusby.
What county is The Sounding in?
The Sounding is in Calvert County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Sounding, MD?
The ZIP code for The Sounding is 20629.
What is the nearest town to The Sounding?
Lusby, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Sounding?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 3.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Sounding?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in The Sounding?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in The Sounding?
About 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in The Sounding?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Sounding?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Sounding have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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