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United States / Maryland / Salisbury Metro Area / Worcester County / Ocean City / Zip Codes
Ocean City, MD is situated along the Atlantic Ocean, making its climate mild and pleasant in both summer and winter. During the summer months, temperatures range from the mid 70s to the low 80s with high levels of humidity, making it an ideal destination for those looking for a beach vacation. Winters are cold but short-lived; temperatures average in the mid 40s with snowfall providing some chilly days throughout the season. For those looking to enjoy sunny days year-round, Ocean City is an attractive option due to its reliable temperate conditions no matter what part of the year it is.

Ocean City, Maryland gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Ocean City averages 8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Ocean City. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Ocean City gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Ocean City is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Maryland.

7.9 Summer - 6.2 Winter
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Ocean City, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateOcean City, MarylandUnited States
  44.0 in.38.1 in.
  8.3 in.27.8 in.
  114.9 days106.2 days
  205 days205 days
  85.5°85.8°
  28.2°21.7°
  7.47
  3.94.3
  3 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Ocean City with an average high temperature of 85.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Maryland. In Ocean City, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ocean City are September, June and May.
In Ocean City, there are 17.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Maryland.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ocean City with an average of 28.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Maryland.
In Ocean City, there are 74.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Maryland.
In Ocean City, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Maryland.
Humidity in Ocean City can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.
August is the wettest month in Ocean City with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 24% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.0 inches in Ocean City means that it is about average compared to other places in Maryland.
April is the rainiest month in Ocean City with 10.8 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.8 rainy days. There are 114.9 rainy days annually in Ocean City, which is rainier than most places in Maryland. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 8.3 inches in Ocean City means that it is one of the least snowy places in Maryland. February is the snowiest month in Ocean City with 3.1 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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joanie · Corrales, NM
just ok
Over 6 years ago

The town itself if quaint but typically coastal. In high season you will crawl from traffic light to traffic light. Maybe place to be single but don't grow old alone.  More

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Gazlene · Saint George, UT
Crime
Over 11 years ago

Not that bad at all. My family stays here every summer, and we have no problems. The crime rating is only a 10 because the boardwalk gets a lot of petty theft and drunk  More

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Gazlene · Saint George, UT
Crime
Over 11 years ago

Crime here really isnt a 10. The boardwalk gets a lot of drunk people and petty theft during the summer, and that skews the results. Ive stayed here in OC every summer  More

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