Zip 21902 (Perry Point, MD) Climate

The climate in 21902 Perry Point, MD is generally mild throughout the year. Summers are usually warm and humid with temperatures ranging between the mid-60s to mid-80s Fahrenheit, while winters tend to be cool, but not overly cold, with temperatures typically hovering around the low 40s Fahrenheit. The area receives a good amount of precipitation all year round with occasional snowfall during winter months. Overall, the climate in this region is favorable for outdoor activities and comfortable living.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 21902 zip code is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Maryland.

8.1 Summer - 5.7 Winter

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the 21902 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Perry Point, Maryland	United States
	46.0 in.	38.1 in.
	15.0 in.	27.8 in.
	116.9 days	106.2 days
	203 days	205 days
	87.4°	85.8°
	23.6°	21.7°
	7.2	7
	4	4.3
	100 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

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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 the 21902 zip code with an average high temperature of 87.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Maryland. In the 21902 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 21902 zip code are September, May and June.

In the 21902 zip code, there are 23.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Maryland.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 21902 zip code with an average of 23.6°. This is colder than most places in Maryland.

In the 21902 zip code, there are 98.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Maryland.

In the 21902 zip code, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maryland.

The humidity is usually acceptable in the 21902 zip code but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most uncomfortably humid months in the 21902 zip code.

September is the wettest month in the 21902 zip code with 4.7 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 46.0 inches in the 21902 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in Maryland.

May is the rainiest month in the 21902 zip code with 11.5 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 8.4 rainy days. There are 116.9 rainy days annually in the 21902 zip code, 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 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 15.0 inches in the 21902 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Maryland. January is the snowiest month in the 21902 zip code with 6.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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8.1 Summer - 5.7 Winter

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