Zion, MD

Unincorporated community in Cecil County, Maryland

Zion is a small unincorporated community in Cecil County, Maryland. It is 4.8 miles S of North East, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21911.

Zion at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Cecil County
ZIP code
21911
Nearest town
North East (4.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.6756, -75.9653

Weather in Zion now

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Zion weather by the hour

Zion weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Zion

What is the weather usually like in Zion?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°54°72°90°39°22°Jan42°23°Feb51°31°Mar63°40°Apr72°50°May80°60°Jun85°65°Jul83°63°Aug76°56°Sep65°44°Oct53°33°Nov43°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.9"Feb4.2"Mar3.8"Apr3.6"May4.4"Jun4.5"Jul4.7"Aug5.2"Sep4.1"Oct3.4"Nov4.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OCTORARO LAKE, PA US (USC00366508), adjusted for the elevation of Zion.

Zion weather month by month

January
39° 22°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
February
42° 23°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
March
51° 31°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
April
63° 40°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
72° 50°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
80° 60°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 65°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 63°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 56°F
5.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
65° 44°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 33°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
43° 27°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Zion through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:21 AM5:05 PM9 h 44 min
February6:54 AM5:41 PM10 h 47 min
March7:13 AM7:12 PM11 h 58 min
April6:24 AM7:43 PM13 h 18 min
May5:47 AM8:12 PM14 h 25 min
June5:33 AM8:34 PM15 h 1 min
July5:47 AM8:32 PM14 h 45 min
August6:14 AM8:01 PM13 h 46 min
September6:43 AM7:14 PM12 h 30 min
October7:12 AM6:26 PM11 h 13 min
November6:47 AM4:49 PM10 h 2 min
December7:16 AM4:42 PM9 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in Zion?

Zion has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).

It gets about 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Zion is May–June and August–September. 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 Zion

The closest live webcam is North East, 3.2 miles S of Zion.

North EastNorth East · 3.2 mi SOn Windy
Elkton › EastElkton · 4.4 mi EOn Windy
Newark: DE 2 @ OTTS CHAPEL RDNewark · 9.7 mi EOn Windy
Palm Springs Manor: I 95 NB @ MARYLAND STATE LINEPalm Springs Manor · 9.9 mi EOn Windy
Newark: DE 4 @ DE 2Newark · 10.1 mi EOn Windy
Newark: CASHO MILL RD @ NORTH OF CSX TRACKSNewark · 10.2 mi EOn Windy
Barksdale Estates: CASHO MILL RD @ SOUTH OF CSX TRACKSBarksdale Estates · 10.2 mi EOn Windy
Newark: ELKTON RD @ APPLE RDNewark · 10.8 mi EOn Windy
Newark: I 95 @ TOLL PLAZA SBNewark · 10.9 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Zion

Where is Zion, MD?

Zion is an unincorporated community in Cecil County, Maryland, 4.8 miles S of North East.

What county is Zion in?

Zion is in Cecil County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Zion, MD?

The ZIP code for Zion is 21911.

What is the nearest town to Zion?

North East, 4.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Zion?

Yes. The closest is North East, 3.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Zion?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Zion?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Zion?

About 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Zion?

Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Zion?

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

What climate does Zion have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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