Winchester, MD

Unincorporated community in Cecil County, Maryland

Winchester is a small unincorporated community in Cecil County, Maryland. It is 5.0 miles N of Elk, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21920.

Winchester at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Cecil County
ZIP code
21920
Nearest town
Elk (5.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.6706, -75.8703

Weather in Winchester now

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Winchester weather by the hour

Winchester weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Winchester

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Winchester

What is the weather usually like in Winchester?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°39°57°76°94°42°25°Jan46°25°Feb54°33°Mar67°42°Apr76°52°May84°62°Jun89°66°Jul87°65°Aug79°58°Sep69°46°Oct57°36°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan2.9"Feb4.3"Mar3.7"Apr3.6"May3.9"Jun4.8"Jul3.9"Aug4.9"Sep4.0"Oct3.4"Nov4.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWARK AG FARM, DE US (USC00076410), adjusted for the elevation of Winchester.

Winchester weather month by month

January
42° 25°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
46° 25°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
54° 33°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
67° 42°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 52°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 62°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
89° 66°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 65°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 58°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 46°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 36°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 30°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Winchester through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:05 PM9 h 44 min
February6:53 AM5:41 PM10 h 47 min
March7:13 AM7:11 PM11 h 58 min
April6:24 AM7:42 PM13 h 18 min
May5:47 AM8:12 PM14 h 25 min
June5:33 AM8:34 PM15 h 0 min
July5:47 AM8:32 PM14 h 45 min
August6:14 AM8:01 PM13 h 46 min
September6:43 AM7:13 PM12 h 30 min
October7:12 AM6:25 PM11 h 13 min
November6:46 AM4:49 PM10 h 2 min
December7:15 AM4:41 PM9 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in Winchester?

Winchester has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Winchester 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 Winchester

The closest live webcam is Elkton › East, 1.5 miles SW of Winchester.

Elkton › EastElkton · 1.5 mi SWOn Windy
Newark: DE 2 @ OTTS CHAPEL RDNewark · 4.6 mi EOn Windy
Palm Springs Manor: I 95 NB @ MARYLAND STATE LINEPalm Springs Manor · 5.0 mi SEOn Windy
Newark: DE 4 @ DE 2Newark · 5.0 mi EOn Windy
Newark: CASHO MILL RD @ NORTH OF CSX TRACKSNewark · 5.1 mi EOn Windy
Barksdale Estates: CASHO MILL RD @ SOUTH OF CSX TRACKSBarksdale Estates · 5.2 mi EOn Windy
North EastNorth East · 5.6 mi SWOn Windy
Newark: ELKTON RD @ APPLE RDNewark · 5.8 mi EOn Windy
Newark: I 95 @ TOLL PLAZA SBNewark · 6.0 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Winchester.

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Questions about Winchester

Where is Winchester, MD?

Winchester is an unincorporated community in Cecil County, Maryland, 5.0 miles N of Elk.

What county is Winchester in?

Winchester is in Cecil County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Winchester, MD?

The ZIP code for Winchester is 21920.

What is the nearest town to Winchester?

Elk, 5.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Winchester?

Yes. The closest is Elkton › East, 1.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Winchester?

July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Winchester?

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

How much does it rain in Winchester?

About 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Winchester?

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

When is the best time to visit Winchester?

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

What climate does Winchester have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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