Chester, MD has a humid subtropical climate, which is characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters with occasional snowfall. Summers in Chester are usually very hot and muggy with temperatures reaching into the mid-90s on some days. Winters are mild but can experience periods of cold weather, with temperatures reaching close to freezing. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, with showers becoming more frequent during the summer months due to increased humidity levels.
Chester, Maryland gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chester averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Chester. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chester gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year