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Essex, MD vs Middle River, MD

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Highlights

On average, there are 209 sunny days per year in Middle River. Essex averages 210 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Middle River, Maryland gets 42.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Essex, Maryland gets 42.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Middle River averages 15 inches of snow per year. Essex averages 14.9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Middle River, Maryland
Summer High: the July high is around 89.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 42.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15 inches of snow a year

Essex, Maryland
Summer High: the July high is around 88.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28.6
Rain: averages 42.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14.9 inches of snow a year

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Middle River

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Middle River is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Maryland.

7.1 / 10

May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Middle River, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Essex

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Essex is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Maryland.

7.1 / 10

May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Essex, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Essex, MD	Middle River, MD
January	43° / 29°	44° / 29°
February	47° / 31°	46° / 31°
March	55° / 37°	55° / 38°
April	67° / 47°	66° / 48°
May	76° / 57°	76° / 57°
June	85° / 66°	85° / 67°
July	89° / 71°	89° / 72°
August	87° / 70°	87° / 70°
September	79° / 62°	80° / 63°
October	69° / 51°	69° / 51°
November	58° / 41°	58° / 42°
December	47° / 32°	47° / 33°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Essex / Middle River

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	20 / 19	10 / 10	3 / 3
February	0 / 0	15 / 15	9 / 9	2 / 2
March	0 / 0	8 / 8	10 / 10	1 / 1
April	1 / 1	1 / 1	11 / 11	0 / 0
May	2 / 2	0 / 0	11 / 11	0 / 0
June	8 / 8	0 / 0	10 / 9	0 / 0
July	14 / 14	0 / 0	10 / 9	0 / 0
August	10 / 10	0 / 0	9 / 8	0 / 0
September	3 / 3	0 / 0	8 / 8	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	0 / 0	8 / 8	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	4 / 4	9 / 9	0 / 0
December	0 / 0	16 / 15	10 / 10	1 / 1

July is the hottest month for Essex with an average high temperature of 88.8°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Maryland. In Essex, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Essex are September, May and June.

July is the hottest month for Middle River with an average high temperature of 89.2°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Maryland. In Middle River, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Middle River are September, May and June.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Essex with an average of 28.6°. This is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Middle River with an average of 29.0°. This is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

In Essex, there are 38.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Maryland.

In Middle River, there are 38.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Maryland.

In Essex, there are 64.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

In Middle River, there are 61.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

In Essex, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maryland.

In Middle River, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maryland.

September is the wettest month in Essex with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.6 inches in Essex means that it is drier than most places in Maryland.

September is the wettest month in Middle River with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.6 inches in Middle River means that it is drier than most places in Maryland.

May is the rainiest month in Essex with 10.9 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 8.1 rainy days. There are 112.6 rainy days annually in Essex, which is about average compared to other 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.

May is the rainiest month in Middle River with 10.5 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.9 rainy days. There are 110.7 rainy days annually in Middle River, which is less rainy 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 14.9 inches in Essex means that it is about average compared to other places in Maryland.

An annual snowfall of 15.0 inches in Middle River means that it is about average compared to other places in Maryland.

January is the snowiest month in Essex with 6.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Middle River with 6.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Essex, MD vs Middle River, MD

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Essex / Middle River

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Essex with an average of 28.6°. This is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Middle River with an average of 29.0°. This is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

In Essex, there are 38.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Maryland.

In Middle River, there are 38.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Maryland.

In Essex, there are 64.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

In Middle River, there are 61.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

In Essex, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maryland.

In Middle River, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maryland.

An annual snowfall of 14.9 inches in Essex means that it is about average compared to other places in Maryland.

An annual snowfall of 15.0 inches in Middle River means that it is about average compared to other places in Maryland.

January is the snowiest month in Essex with 6.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Middle River with 6.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Essex / Middle River

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Essex with an average of 28.6°. This is one of the warmest places in Maryland.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Middle River with an average of 29.0°. This is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

In Essex, there are 38.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Maryland.In Middle River, there are 38.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Maryland.

In Essex, there are 64.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Maryland.In Middle River, there are 61.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

In Essex, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maryland.In Middle River, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maryland.

An annual snowfall of 14.9 inches in Essex means that it is about average compared to other places in Maryland.An annual snowfall of 15.0 inches in Middle River means that it is about average compared to other places in Maryland.

January is the snowiest month in Essex with 6.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.January is the snowiest month in Middle River with 6.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Essex, MD vs Middle River, MD

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Essex with an average of 28.6°. This is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Middle River with an average of 29.0°. This is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

In Essex, there are 38.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Maryland.

In Middle River, there are 38.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Maryland.

In Essex, there are 64.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

In Middle River, there are 61.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Maryland.

In Essex, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maryland.

In Middle River, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maryland.

An annual snowfall of 14.9 inches in Essex means that it is about average compared to other places in Maryland.

An annual snowfall of 15.0 inches in Middle River means that it is about average compared to other places in Maryland.

January is the snowiest month in Essex with 6.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Middle River with 6.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.