Tower Acres, MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland

Tower Acres is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 0.5 miles NW of Scaggsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20723.

Tower Acres at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Howard County
ZIP code
20723
Nearest town
Scaggsville (0.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.1339, -76.8778

Weather in Tower Acres now

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Tower Acres weather by the hour

Tower Acres weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tower Acres.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tower Acres

What is the weather usually like in Tower Acres?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°58°76°94°43°26°Jan46°28°Feb55°35°Mar67°45°Apr76°55°May84°65°Jun89°69°Jul87°68°Aug80°61°Sep69°50°Oct57°39°Nov47°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.7"Feb4.2"Mar3.8"Apr4.4"May4.4"Jun4.2"Jul3.8"Aug4.7"Sep4.4"Oct3.5"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Tower Acres: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAUREL 3 W, MD US (USC00185111), adjusted for the elevation of Tower Acres.

Tower Acres weather month by month

January
43° 26°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
46° 28°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
55° 35°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
67° 45°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 55°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 65°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
89° 69°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 68°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 61°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 50°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
57° 39°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 31°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Tower Acres through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:10 PM9 h 47 min
February6:57 AM5:45 PM10 h 48 min
March7:16 AM7:15 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:46 PM13 h 17 min
May5:52 AM8:15 PM14 h 22 min
June5:39 AM8:36 PM14 h 57 min
July5:52 AM8:34 PM14 h 41 min
August6:19 AM8:04 PM13 h 44 min
September6:47 AM7:17 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:30 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:54 PM10 h 5 min
December7:18 AM4:47 PM9 h 29 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Tower Acres?

Tower Acres has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Tower Acres is May and August to 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 Tower Acres

The closest live webcam is Laurel, 2.9 miles SE of Tower Acres.

LaurelLaurel · 2.9 mi SEOn Windy
Arbutus › SouthArbutus · 11.7 mi NEOn Windy
Halethorpe › North-westunknown · 12.0 mi NEOn Windy
Relay › North-east: Halethorpe Weather-WatchRelay · 12.0 mi NEOn Windy
Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 13.8 mi SWOn Windy
Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial ParkWashington · 15.2 mi SOn Windy
Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological ParkWashington · 16.8 mi SWOn Windy
Crofton › EastCrofton · 17.1 mi SEOn Windy
Washington: US CapitolWashington · 18.1 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tower Acres.

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Questions about Tower Acres

Where is Tower Acres, MD?

Tower Acres is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 0.5 miles NW of Scaggsville.

What county is Tower Acres in?

Tower Acres is in Howard County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Tower Acres, MD?

The ZIP code for Tower Acres is 20723.

What is the nearest town to Tower Acres?

Scaggsville, 0.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Tower Acres?

Yes. The closest is Laurel, 2.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Tower Acres?

July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Tower Acres?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Tower Acres?

About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Tower Acres?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Tower Acres?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Tower Acres have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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