Wilderness, MD
Unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland
Wilderness is a small unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It is 3.5 miles E of Callaway, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20650.
Wilderness at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- St. Mary's County
- ZIP code
- 20650
- Nearest town
- Callaway (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2472, -76.5981
Weather in Wilderness now
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Wilderness weather by the hour
Wilderness weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wilderness.
This week in Wilderness
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wilderness
What is the weather usually like in Wilderness?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 46.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,192 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wilderness: 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 Wilderness.
Wilderness weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wilderness through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wilderness?
Wilderness 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 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Wilderness 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 Wilderness
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237, 6.4 miles NE of Wilderness.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wilderness.
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Map of Wilderness, MD
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Other communities near Wilderness
- Redgate0.6 mi N
- Saint Margarets Grove1.0 mi NW
- Ponderosa Estates1.9 mi N
- White Point Beach2.0 mi SW
- Laceys Venture3.0 mi NE
- Buzzard Point3.0 mi NW
- Sandyland Beach3.4 mi W
- Pawpaw Hollow3.7 mi NW
- Potomac Shores3.8 mi SE
- Society Hill3.9 mi W
- Saint Andrews Estates4.1 mi NE
- McKay Beach4.9 mi SE
- Dukes Retreat5.3 mi SE
- Tintop Hill5.3 mi N
- Compton5.5 mi W
Questions about Wilderness
Where is Wilderness, MD?
Wilderness is an unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, 3.5 miles E of Callaway.
What county is Wilderness in?
Wilderness is in St. Mary's County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Wilderness, MD?
The ZIP code for Wilderness is 20650.
What is the nearest town to Wilderness?
Callaway, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wilderness?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237, 6.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wilderness?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Wilderness?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Wilderness?
About 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Wilderness?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Wilderness?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wilderness have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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