Wrights, MD
Unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland
Wrights is a small unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland. It is 5.3 miles S of Madison, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21648.
Wrights at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Dorchester County
- ZIP code
- 21648
- Nearest town
- Madison (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.5822, -76.2347
Weather in Wrights now
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Wrights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wrights.
This week in Wrights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wrights
What is the weather usually like in Wrights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,209 mm
- 14.1 insnowfall per year · 36 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wrights: 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.
Wrights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wrights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wrights?
Wrights 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 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
The closest live webcam is Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point Marina, 22.1 miles NW of Wrights.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wrights.
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Questions about Wrights
Where is Wrights, MD?
Wrights is an unincorporated community in Dorchester County, Maryland, 5.3 miles S of Madison.
What county is Wrights in?
Wrights is in Dorchester County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Wrights, MD?
The ZIP code for Wrights is 21648.
What is the nearest town to Wrights?
Madison, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wrights?
Yes. The closest is Deale › South: Herrington Harbour North - Town Point Marina, 22.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wrights?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Wrights?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Wrights?
About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Wrights?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wrights?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wrights have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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