White Sands, MD
Unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland
White Sands is a small unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland. It is 2.3 miles N of Long Beach, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20685.
White Sands at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Calvert County
- ZIP code
- 20685
- Nearest town
- Long Beach (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.4244, -76.4761
Weather in White Sands now
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White Sands weather by the hour
White Sands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of White Sands.
This week in White Sands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in White Sands
What is the weather usually like in White Sands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 45.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,151 mm
- 12.5 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit White Sands: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOLOMONS, MD US (USC00188405), adjusted for the elevation of White Sands.
White Sands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in White Sands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in White Sands?
White Sands 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 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit White Sands 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 White Sands
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 7.4 miles S of White Sands.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from White Sands.
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- Cape Leonard1.8 mi SW
- Mosley Acres2.2 mi SE
- Sollers2.7 mi S
- Nostalgia2.7 mi NW
- Another Place2.8 mi NW
- Wallville Acres3.2 mi NW
- Home Place3.6 mi NW
- Trueman Pointe3.8 mi S
- Preston Point3.9 mi S
- Hemlock Estates4.0 mi S
- Appeal4.2 mi S
- Ross Woods4.3 mi NW
Questions about White Sands
Where is White Sands, MD?
White Sands is an unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland, 2.3 miles N of Long Beach.
What county is White Sands in?
White Sands is in Calvert County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of White Sands, MD?
The ZIP code for White Sands is 20685.
What is the nearest town to White Sands?
Long Beach, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near White Sands?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 7.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in White Sands?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in White Sands?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in White Sands?
About 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in White Sands?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit White Sands?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does White Sands have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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