West Shore, MD

Unincorporated community in Harford County, Maryland

West Shore is a small unincorporated community in Harford County, Maryland. It is 1.6 miles NE of Abingdon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21040.

West Shore at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Harford County
ZIP code
21040
Nearest town
Abingdon (1.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.4431, -76.2875

Weather in West Shore now

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West Shore weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Shore.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Shore

What is the weather usually like in West Shore?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°56°73°91°42°25°Jan44°27°Feb53°33°Mar65°43°Apr73°53°May82°62°Jun86°68°Jul84°66°Aug78°59°Sep67°47°Oct56°37°Nov46°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.8"Feb4.1"Mar3.5"Apr4.0"May4.3"Jun4.8"Jul4.2"Aug4.8"Sep4.2"Oct3.3"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit West Shore: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ABERDEEN PHILLIPS FLD, MD US (USW00013701), adjusted for the elevation of West Shore.

West Shore weather month by month

January
42° 25°F
3.3 in of rain
February
44° 27°F
2.8 in of rain
March
53° 33°F
4.1 in of rain
April
65° 43°F
3.5 in of rain
May
73° 53°F
4.0 in of rain
June
82° 62°F
4.3 in of rain
July
86° 68°F
4.8 in of rain
August
84° 66°F
4.2 in of rain
September
78° 59°F
4.8 in of rain
October
67° 47°F
4.2 in of rain
November
56° 37°F
3.3 in of rain
December
46° 30°F
3.9 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in West Shore through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:21 AM5:07 PM9 h 45 min
February6:55 AM5:43 PM10 h 47 min
March7:14 AM7:13 PM11 h 58 min
April6:26 AM7:44 PM13 h 18 min
May5:49 AM8:13 PM14 h 24 min
June5:35 AM8:35 PM14 h 59 min
July5:49 AM8:33 PM14 h 43 min
August6:16 AM8:02 PM13 h 45 min
September6:45 AM7:15 PM12 h 30 min
October7:14 AM6:27 PM11 h 13 min
November6:47 AM4:51 PM10 h 3 min
December7:16 AM4:44 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in West Shore?

West Shore 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 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit West Shore 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 West Shore

The closest live webcam is Bel Air: Maryland 24 & U.S. 1 Business, 6.8 miles NW of West Shore.

Bel Air: Maryland 24 & U.S. 1 BusinessBel Air · 6.8 mi NWOn Windy
Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Libraryunknown · 17.5 mi WOn Windy
Baltimore: Northwest ViewBaltimore · 20.9 mi SWOn Windy
Baltimore: Northeast ViewBaltimore · 21.0 mi SWOn Windy
North EastNorth East · 21.7 mi NEOn Windy
Towson › Southunknown · 25.6 mi WOn Windy
Elkton › EastElkton · 25.8 mi NEOn Windy
Relay › North-east: Halethorpe Weather-WatchRelay · 26.1 mi SWOn Windy
Halethorpe › North-westunknown · 26.1 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Shore.

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Questions about West Shore

Where is West Shore, MD?

West Shore is an unincorporated community in Harford County, Maryland, 1.6 miles NE of Abingdon.

What county is West Shore in?

West Shore is in Harford County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of West Shore, MD?

The ZIP code for West Shore is 21040.

What is the nearest town to West Shore?

Abingdon, 1.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Shore?

Yes. The closest is Bel Air: Maryland 24 & U.S. 1 Business, 6.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Shore?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in West Shore?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in West Shore?

About 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in West Shore?

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

When is the best time to visit West Shore?

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

What climate does West Shore have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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