21842 Ocean City, MD enjoys a subtropical humid climate with warm temperatures throughout the year. Summers are hot and humid with average daytime highs in the mid 80s Fahrenheit while winters are mild with temperatures getting to an average of around 50 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Precipitation is fairly consistent year-round, with an annual average of about 44 inches. The area is often considered the sunny side of Maryland due to its ample sunshine and mild climate.
Ocean City (zip 21842), Maryland gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ocean City (zip 21842) averages 8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Ocean City (zip 21842). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ocean City (zip 21842) 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