Ward, MD
Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland
Ward is a small unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland. It is 3.1 miles SW of Crisfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21817.
Ward at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Somerset County
- ZIP code
- 21817
- Nearest town
- Crisfield (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0106, -75.8147
Weather in Ward now
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Ward weather by the hour
Ward weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ward.
This week in Ward
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ward
What is the weather usually like in Ward?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 43.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,099 mm
- 8.4 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ward: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALLOPS ISLAND FLIGHT FAC, VA US (USW00093739), adjusted for the elevation of Ward.
Ward weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ward through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ward?
Ward has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ward is May–June and August–September. 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 Ward
The closest live webcam is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 33.8 miles NE of Ward.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ward.
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Questions about Ward
Where is Ward, MD?
Ward is an unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland, 3.1 miles SW of Crisfield.
What county is Ward in?
Ward is in Somerset County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Ward, MD?
The ZIP code for Ward is 21817.
What is the nearest town to Ward?
Crisfield, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ward?
Yes. The closest is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 33.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ward?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ward?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Ward?
About 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ward?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ward?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ward have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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