Wrights Wharf, MD

Unincorporated community in Caroline County, Maryland

Wrights Wharf is a small unincorporated community in Caroline County, Maryland. It is 0.1 miles SE of Preston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21655.

Wrights Wharf at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Caroline County
ZIP code
21655
Nearest town
Preston (0.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.7117, -75.9086

Weather in Wrights Wharf now

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Wrights Wharf weather by the hour

Wrights Wharf weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wrights Wharf

What is the weather usually like in Wrights Wharf?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°59°76°93°45°29°Jan47°31°Feb56°37°Mar67°47°Apr75°56°May84°65°Jun88°70°Jul86°68°Aug80°62°Sep69°51°Oct58°41°Nov49°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.1"Feb4.4"Mar3.7"Apr3.9"May4.0"Jun4.3"Jul4.8"Aug4.2"Sep4.4"Oct3.4"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROYAL OAK 2 SSW, MD US (USC00187806), adjusted for the elevation of Wrights Wharf.

Wrights Wharf weather month by month

January
45° 29°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow
February
47° 31°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
March
56° 37°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
April
67° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
75° 56°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
84° 65°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 70°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 68°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
80° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 51°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
58° 41°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
49° 33°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Wrights Wharf through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM5:07 PM9 h 49 min
February6:52 AM5:42 PM10 h 49 min
March7:13 AM7:11 PM11 h 58 min
April6:25 AM7:41 PM13 h 16 min
May5:49 AM8:10 PM14 h 20 min
June5:36 AM8:31 PM14 h 54 min
July5:49 AM8:29 PM14 h 39 min
August6:16 AM7:59 PM13 h 43 min
September6:44 AM7:13 PM12 h 29 min
October7:11 AM6:26 PM11 h 15 min
November6:44 AM4:51 PM10 h 7 min
December7:13 AM4:44 PM9 h 31 min

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

What is the weather like in Wrights Wharf?

Wrights Wharf 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 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Wrights Wharf 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 Wrights Wharf

The closest live webcam is Seaford: HIGH ST @ FRONT ST, 16.8 miles E of Wrights Wharf.

Seaford: HIGH ST @ FRONT STSeaford · 16.8 mi EOn Windy
Bridgeville Manor: US 13 @ DE 404Bridgeville Manor · 17.1 mi EOn Windy
Seaford: US 13 @ RD 534Seaford · 17.3 mi EOn Windy
Seaford: US 13 @ DE 20 NORTHSeaford · 17.4 mi EOn Windy
Greenwood: US 13 SB @ DE 16Greenwood · 18.6 mi EOn Windy
Greenwood: US 13 NB @ DE 16Greenwood · 18.7 mi EOn Windy
Laurel: US 13 @ US 9Laurel · 21.1 mi SEOn Windy
Farmington: US 13 - FIRE SIGNALFarmington · 21.1 mi NEOn Windy
Laurel Creek: US 13 @ DE 24Laurel Creek · 21.9 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wrights Wharf.

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Questions about Wrights Wharf

Where is Wrights Wharf, MD?

Wrights Wharf is an unincorporated community in Caroline County, Maryland, 0.1 miles SE of Preston.

What county is Wrights Wharf in?

Wrights Wharf is in Caroline County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Wrights Wharf, MD?

The ZIP code for Wrights Wharf is 21655.

What is the nearest town to Wrights Wharf?

Preston, 0.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Wrights Wharf?

Yes. The closest is Seaford: HIGH ST @ FRONT ST, 16.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Wrights Wharf?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Wrights Wharf?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Wrights Wharf?

About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Wrights Wharf?

Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Wrights Wharf?

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

What climate does Wrights Wharf have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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