Townshend, MD
Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland
Townshend is a small unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is 1.5 miles NW of Brandywine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20601.
Townshend at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Prince George's County
- ZIP code
- 20601
- Nearest town
- Brandywine (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6650, -76.8672
Weather in Townshend now
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Townshend weather by the hour
Townshend weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Townshend.
This week in Townshend
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Townshend
What is the weather usually like in Townshend?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 46.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,189 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Townshend: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OXON HILL, MD US (USC00186800), adjusted for the elevation of Townshend.
Townshend weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Townshend through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Townshend?
Townshend 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 46.8 inches (1,189 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Townshend 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 Townshend
The closest live webcam is Forest Heights, 11.9 miles NW of Townshend.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Townshend.
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Questions about Townshend
Where is Townshend, MD?
Townshend is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, 1.5 miles NW of Brandywine.
What county is Townshend in?
Townshend is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Townshend, MD?
The ZIP code for Townshend is 20601.
What is the nearest town to Townshend?
Brandywine, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Townshend?
Yes. The closest is Forest Heights, 11.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Townshend?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Townshend?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Townshend?
About 46.8 inches (1,189 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Townshend?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Townshend?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Townshend have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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