Maryland, United States
Annapolis
Annapolis is a town in Maryland, United States, close to the sea. It has a population of about 40,687 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now56°F
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Population40,687
Local time11:03
38.98° N, 76.49° WElevation 39 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codes21402, 21404October: high / low68° / 51°
Rain this month98mm
Sea this month65°
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Best: Apr · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Annapolis at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:23 · 18:1910 h 56 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:22Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.8Next holiday11 NovemberVeterans DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month87°F
Average high in July
Coolest month28°F
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
116 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
77 mm of rain
Warmest sea78°F
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 0.8 km
Weather in Annapolis
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
56°F
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 47%
Today22 Oct66°46°
Fri23 Oct60°49°
Sat24 Oct60°45°
Sun25 Oct62°46°
Mon26 Oct67°43°
Tue27 Oct64°51°
Wed28 Oct63°47°
Thu29 Oct67°50°
Fri30 Oct62°48°
Sat31 Oct59°42°
When to go to Annapolis
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 35 | 33 | 42 | 72 | 69 | 52 | 43 | 49 | 71 | 80 | 59 | 33 |
| High | 43° | 46° | 54° | 66° | 74° | 83° | 87° | 86° | 79° | 68° | 57° | 47° |
| Low | 28° | 30° | 37° | 46° | 56° | 66° | 71° | 69° | 63° | 51° | 40° | 33° |
| Rain (mm) | 82 | 77 | 105 | 97 | 113 | 116 | 116 | 101 | 113 | 98 | 84 | 91 |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Sea | 38° | 37° | 40° | 47° | 58° | 68° | 76° | 78° | 74° | 65° | 54° | 45° |
What's on in Annapolis
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Music venues
Halsey Field HouseAnnapolis, Maryland, USA · 0.7 km
2 showsMonuments and museums in Annapolis
0.1 km
Maryland State HouseBuilt 1772
0.7 km
United States Naval AcademyBuilt 1845
0 km
AnnapolisBuilt 1649
0.4 km
Brice HouseBuilt 1766
0.8 km
Bancroft HallBuilt 1907
0.3 km
Paca House and GardenBuilt 1763Museum0.6 km
United States Naval Academy MuseumMuseum11 km
Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterBuilt 1964More museums: Annapolis Maritime Museum · Museum of Historic Annapolis · Victualling Warehouse Maritime Museum
Outdoors around Annapolis
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
River DeckViewpoints
1.5 kmEisenhower Golf CourseGolf courses
2.1 kmPine Tree AssociatesCamp sites
2.8 kmWild Kid AcresZoos
2.8 kmCamp WhippoorwillCamp sites
2.9 kmMaryland Renaissance FestivalTheme parks
3.3 kmNature around Annapolis
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Annapolis
Earthquakes around Annapolis
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Tropical storms · Annapolis
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 2 · 0 km
Paleogene · 2
Formations around the town
Universities and research institutes
St. John's CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1696
United States Naval AcademyUniversity or college · founded 1845
Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsUniversity or college · founded 2012
National Socio-Environmental Synthesis CenterResearch institute · founded 2011
Towns and villages around Annapolis
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Naval Academy0.9 kmBay Ridge Junction1.1 kmEastport1.4 kmTyler Heights2.2 kmMariners Cove2.3 kmRiverview Manor2.6 kmForest Villa2.7 kmVictor Haven2.7 kmManresa3.1 kmLindamoor on the Severn3.1 kmWeems Creek3.2 kmRobinwood3.3 kmRound View3.3 kmAnnapolis Roads3.4 kmMartins Cove Farm3.4 kmDreams Landing3.5 kmCedarwood Cove3.5 kmLuce Creek3.5 kmProvidence Cove3.5 kmForest Meadows3.6 kmThe Village3.6 kmBrowns Woods3.7 kmGreat Meadows3.7 kmLoretta Heights3.8 kmLincoln Heights3.9 kmThe Meadows3.9 kmBrowns Woods Villa3.9 kmWinchester3.9 kmOld Annapolis Neck3.9 kmCaptains Choice4 kmRundelac Farm4 kmSevern Forest4 kmLands End4 kmHidden Point4 kmAnchorage4.2 kmHarkness Creek Park4.2 kmKeys Farm4.3 kmBestgate Terrace4.3 kmHillsmere Shores4.3 kmBywater Estates4.3 kmBeechwood on the Burley4.3 kmEatons Landing4.4 kmWinchester-on-the-Severn4.4 kmHickory Hills4.4 kmThe Ridings4.4 kmSturbridge4.5 kmDellwood4.6 kmKitty Creek4.6 kmBancroft4.7 kmBlackwalnut Cove4.7 kmIndian Hills4.7 kmWest Woods4.7 kmPines-on-Severn4.7 kmSevern Grove4.8 kmSaint Margarets Farm4.8 kmHidden Hills4.8 kmThe Courtyards4.9 kmBestgate5 kmWalnut Lake5 kmAshcroft5.2 kmOak Court5.2 kmEpping Farms5.2 kmPoplar Point5.2 kmEpping Forest5.3 kmPine Bluff5.3 kmTanglewood5.3 kmBay Ridge5.3 kmPleasant Plains5.3 kmSaint Margarets5.3 kmSillman Estates5.4 kmSaltworks on the Severn5.5 kmBriar Cliff on the Severn5.6 kmWhitehall Beach5.7 kmJoyce5.7 kmWoodlore5.7 kmHighland Beach5.8 kmWhispering Woods5.8 kmWoytych5.9 kmEpping Forest Manor5.9 kmSaefern6 km
Annapolis from above
Around Annapolis27 places to see, do and reach nearby
Severn River, MarylandNature1.7 miWeems CreekNature1.6 miSouth River, MarylandNature4.1 miLittle Magothy RiverNature5.7 miMagothy RiverNature6.2 miNorth River, MarylandNature6.3 miSt. Helena Island, MarylandNature5.8 miCarr's BeachNature2.0 miMaryland State HouseMonumentunder 0.1 miUnited States Naval AcademyMonument0.5 miAnnapolisMonumentunder 0.1 miBrice HouseMonument0.2 miBancroft HallMonument0.5 miPaca House and GardenMonument0.2 miHammond–Harwood HouseMonument0.2 miNaval Academy ChapelMonument0.3 miUnited States Naval Academy MuseumMuseum0.4 miSmithsonian Environmental Research CenterMuseum6.9 miOdentonStation14 miBowie StateStation15 miAnnapolis Water TaxiFerry port0.3 miBowiePlace13 miOdentonPlace13 miArnoldPlace3.7 miRiviera BeachPlace13 miStevensvillePlace9.5 miSeverna ParkPlace7.0 mi
Postal codes
2140221404
Getting to Annapolis
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall AirportBWI
27 kmRonald Reagan Washington National AirportDCA
49 kmWashington Dulles International AirportIAD
83 kmOdentonRailway station
22 kmBowie StateRailway station
24 kmAnnapolis Water TaxiFerry port
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Annapolis?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Annapolis.
What is the hottest month in Annapolis?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F and lows of 71°F.
What is the coldest month in Annapolis?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 43°F and lows of 28°F.
What is the rainiest month in Annapolis?
July is the wettest month with about 4.6 in of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Annapolis?
The sea is warmest in August at about 78°F and coolest in February at about 37°F.
What is the postal code of Annapolis?
Annapolis has 2 postal codes: 21402, 21404.