Walston Switch, MD

Unincorporated community in Wicomico County, Maryland

Walston Switch is a small unincorporated community in Wicomico County, Maryland. It is 1.2 miles E of Parsonsburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21849.

Walston Switch at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Wicomico County
ZIP code
21849
Nearest town
Parsonsburg (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.3869, -75.5011

Weather in Walston Switch now

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Walston Switch weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Walston Switch.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Walston Switch

What is the weather usually like in Walston Switch?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°40°58°75°92°46°28°Jan48°29°Feb55°35°Mar66°44°Apr74°53°May83°63°Jun87°68°Jul85°66°Aug80°60°Sep69°48°Oct59°38°Nov50°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.3"Feb4.2"Mar3.4"Apr3.7"May4.0"Jun4.7"Jul5.3"Aug4.5"Sep4.1"Oct3.2"Nov3.6"Dec

Best time to visit Walston Switch: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALISBURY WICOMICO RGNL AP, MD US (USW00093720), adjusted for the elevation of Walston Switch.

Walston Switch weather month by month

January
46° 28°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
February
48° 29°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
March
55° 35°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
66° 44°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
74° 53°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 63°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 68°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 66°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 60°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 48°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 38°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
50° 31°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Walston Switch through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:06 PM9 h 50 min
February6:50 AM5:41 PM10 h 50 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:24 AM7:39 PM13 h 15 min
May5:48 AM8:07 PM14 h 18 min
June5:36 AM8:28 PM14 h 52 min
July5:49 AM8:26 PM14 h 37 min
August6:15 AM7:57 PM13 h 42 min
September6:42 AM7:11 PM12 h 29 min
October7:09 AM6:25 PM11 h 15 min
November6:42 AM4:50 PM10 h 8 min
December7:10 AM4:43 PM9 h 33 min

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

What is the weather like in Walston Switch?

Walston Switch has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 47.5 inches (1,206 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Walston Switch 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 Walston Switch

The closest live webcam is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 5.7 miles NW of Walston Switch.

Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54Delmar · 5.7 mi NWOn Windy
Laurel Creek: US 13 @ DE 24Laurel Creek · 12.0 mi NOn Windy
Laurel: US 13 @ US 9Laurel · 13.1 mi NOn Windy
Selbyville: US 113 @ HOSIER STSelbyville · 15.3 mi EOn Windy
Selbyville: US 113 @ MASON DIXON SHOPPINGSelbyville · 15.3 mi EOn Windy
Selbyville: US 113 @ DE 54Selbyville · 15.4 mi EOn Windy
Millsboro: DE 24 @ PLANTATION LAKES BLVDMillsboro · 16.9 mi NEOn Windy
Dagsboro: US 113 @ DE 26Dagsboro · 17.0 mi NEOn Windy
Kerseys Evergreen Acres: US 113 @ RD 334unknown · 17.3 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Walston Switch.

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Questions about Walston Switch

Where is Walston Switch, MD?

Walston Switch is an unincorporated community in Wicomico County, Maryland, 1.2 miles E of Parsonsburg.

What county is Walston Switch in?

Walston Switch is in Wicomico County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Walston Switch, MD?

The ZIP code for Walston Switch is 21849.

What is the nearest town to Walston Switch?

Parsonsburg, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Walston Switch?

Yes. The closest is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 5.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Walston Switch?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Walston Switch?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Walston Switch?

About 47.5 inches (1,206 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Walston Switch?

Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Walston Switch?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Walston Switch have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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