Thistle, MD
Unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland
Thistle is a small unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is 1.5 miles NE of Catonsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21228.
Thistle at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Baltimore County
- ZIP code
- 21228
- Nearest town
- Catonsville (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2536, -76.7672
Weather in Thistle now
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Thistle weather by the hour
Thistle weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thistle.
This week in Thistle
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thistle
What is the weather usually like in Thistle?
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 Thistle: 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 Thistle.
Thistle weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thistle through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:29 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 Thistle?
Thistle 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 Thistle 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 Thistle
The closest live webcam is Arbutus › South, 3.3 miles E of Thistle.
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Questions about Thistle
Where is Thistle, MD?
Thistle is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, 1.5 miles NE of Catonsville.
What county is Thistle in?
Thistle is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Thistle, MD?
The ZIP code for Thistle is 21228.
What is the nearest town to Thistle?
Catonsville, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thistle?
Yes. The closest is Arbutus › South, 3.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thistle?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Thistle?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Thistle?
About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Thistle?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thistle?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thistle have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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