The Willows, MD
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland
The Willows is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 2.0 miles NE of Ellicott City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21042.
The Willows at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 21042
- Nearest town
- Ellicott City (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2517, -76.8542
Weather in The Willows now
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The Willows weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Willows.
This week in The Willows
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Willows
What is the weather usually like in The Willows?
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 Willows: 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 Willows.
The Willows weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Willows through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:10 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 | 5:52 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 Willows?
The Willows 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 Willows 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 Willows
The closest live webcam is Arbutus › South, 7.9 miles E of The Willows.
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Questions about The Willows
Where is The Willows, MD?
The Willows is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 2.0 miles NE of Ellicott City.
What county is The Willows in?
The Willows is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Willows, MD?
The ZIP code for The Willows is 21042.
What is the nearest town to The Willows?
Ellicott City, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Willows?
Yes. The closest is Arbutus › South, 7.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Willows?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in The Willows?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in The Willows?
About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in The Willows?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Willows?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Willows have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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