Thompsons Purchase, MD
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland
Thompsons Purchase is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 2.0 miles NE of Ilchester, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21075.
Thompsons Purchase at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 21075
- Nearest town
- Ilchester (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1958, -76.7875
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Thompsons Purchase weather for the next 7 days
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thompsons Purchase
What is the weather usually like in Thompsons Purchase?
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 Thompsons Purchase: 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 Thompsons Purchase.
Thompsons Purchase weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thompsons Purchase 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 | 5:52 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 44 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 | 7:17 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 Thompsons Purchase?
Thompsons Purchase 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 Thompsons Purchase 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 Thompsons Purchase
The closest live webcam is Arbutus › South, 5.2 miles NE of Thompsons Purchase.
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- Tall Pines Trailer Park4.5 mi SE
- River Island4.6 mi SW
- Whitehurst4.6 mi S
- Ridgefield4.8 mi SE
- Evemar Mobile Home Park5.0 mi SW
- Sandridge5.2 mi SE
- Robinsons Promise5.2 mi SW
- Severn Ridge5.2 mi SE
- Severn Ridge5.2 mi SE
- The Peach Orchard5.5 mi SE
- Argonne Hills5.7 mi S
- Strawberry Hills5.8 mi SE
- The Provinces5.8 mi SE
- Severn Mills5.9 mi SE
Questions about Thompsons Purchase
Where is Thompsons Purchase, MD?
Thompsons Purchase is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 2.0 miles NE of Ilchester.
What county is Thompsons Purchase in?
Thompsons Purchase is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Thompsons Purchase, MD?
The ZIP code for Thompsons Purchase is 21075.
What is the nearest town to Thompsons Purchase?
Ilchester, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thompsons Purchase?
Yes. The closest is Arbutus › South, 5.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thompsons Purchase?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Thompsons Purchase?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Thompsons Purchase?
About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Thompsons Purchase?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thompsons Purchase?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thompsons Purchase have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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