Maryland, United States
Elkton
Elkton is a small town in Maryland, United States. It has a population of about 15,807 (2020). 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
Population15,807
Local time11:24
39.61° N, 75.83° WElevation 26 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codes21921–21922October: high / low67° / 48°
Rain this month92mm
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Best: Apr · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Elkton at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:21 · 18:1610 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:20Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.6Next 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 month25°F
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
115 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
73 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 11 km
Weather in Elkton
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
56°F
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 44%
Today22 Oct67°40°
Fri23 Oct61°40°
Sat24 Oct61°34°
Sun25 Oct64°34°
Mon26 Oct67°39°
Tue27 Oct64°46°
Wed28 Oct64°38°
Thu29 Oct70°42°
Fri30 Oct62°44°
Sat31 Oct60°35°
When to go to Elkton
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 | 37 | 72 | 69 | 54 | 44 | 50 | 74 | 77 | 53 | 31 |
| High | 41° | 44° | 52° | 65° | 74° | 83° | 87° | 85° | 78° | 67° | 56° | 46° |
| Low | 25° | 26° | 34° | 44° | 54° | 64° | 69° | 67° | 60° | 48° | 37° | 30° |
| Rain (mm) | 79 | 73 | 101 | 96 | 102 | 104 | 115 | 92 | 111 | 92 | 85 | 92 |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
What's on in Elkton
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Elkton
0.5 km
Mitchell House, Elkton0.7 km
Holly Hall
0.5 km
Elkton Armory
1.4 km
Elk Landing
11 km
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, NewarkBuilt 1883
10 km
Anderson House, NewarkBuilt 1806
Museum11 km
University Museums at the University of DelawareBuilt 1964Museum7 km
Iron Hill MuseumMore museums: Historical Society of Cecil County
Outdoors around Elkton
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Chesapeake Bay Golf Club North East CourseGolf courses
2.6 kmPete Bond Scenic OverlookViewpoints
2.9 kmWoodlands Camping ResortCamp sites
5.2 kmLums Pond State Park CampgroundCamp sites
6.5 kmCheasapeake Bay Golf Club Rising Sun CourseGolf courses
7.3 kmNature around Elkton
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Elkton
Earthquakes around Elkton
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Elkton
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Little Elkton0.5 kmElkton Heights0.9 kmElkton Landing1.2 kmWhite Hall2.2 kmGilpin Farms2.3 kmNorth Gate2.8 kmColonial Acres3.1 kmTurn Quist3.8 kmEastwood Estates3.9 kmChesapeake Cove4 kmOddessy4.2 kmSingerly4.8 kmMarley Village4.8 kmElk Haven4.9 kmBacon Hill5.1 kmSunnybrook Estates5.3 kmManchester Park5.3 kmBrantwood Farms5.4 kmWoodcrest Shores5.4 kmChilds5.5 kmForest Green Court5.6 kmIron Hill5.7 kmArundel5.7 kmCecil Manor5.8 kmElk Mills5.8 kmAcademy Hills5.9 kmOakridge5.9 kmBrantwood5.9 kmMeadowview6.1 kmMariners Cove6.1 kmWhispering Pines Mobile Home Park6.3 kmWinding Brook Village6.3 kmSycamore Farms6.4 kmCherry Wood6.4 kmLeeds6.5 kmMolitor Estates6.5 kmCherry Hill6.5 kmWest Creek Village6.6 kmBoot Hill6.6 kmChippendale6.7 kmMeadowview Park6.7 kmEl Paco Farms6.7 kmElkmore6.8 kmBarksdale Farms6.8 kmWedgewood Hills6.9 kmElk6.9 kmEder6.9 kmEverbreeze7 kmPine Hills7 kmOldfield Acres7.1 kmBarksdale7.1 kmBrewster Heights7.1 kmElk River Estates7.3 kmDeer Haven7.6 kmWinchester7.8 kmUnion Valley7.9 kmMechanic Valley7.9 kmWillowstone7.9 kmCool Springs Park8 kmLa Plaine Estates8 kmDans8.2 kmQuails Nest8.3 kmKentmore Park8.3 kmCowentown8.4 kmPrestige Village8.4 kmCanal View Estates8.4 kmPembray8.5 kmIndian Falls8.5 kmElk Forest8.6 kmAltamont Place8.6 kmChesapeake City8.7 kmFoxchase Manor8.7 kmPawnee Lake Hills8.8 kmHidden Acres9 kmWestover Mobile Home Park9 kmAndora9 kmElk Ranch Park9 kmCedar Hill9.1 kmSurrey Ridge9.2 kmPleasant Hill9.2 km
Elkton from above
Around Elkton31 places to see, do and reach nearby
West Branch Christina RiverNature5.1 miNorth East CreekNature5.5 miEast Branch Christina RiverNature7.0 miBogy RunNature7.3 miBelltown RunNature7.4 miLums PondNature7.1 miHerring Island, MarylandNature6.6 miGarrett IslandNature14 miEbright AzimuthMountain23 miIron Hill, DelawareMountain4.9 miMitchell House, ElktonMonument0.3 miHolly HallMonument0.4 miElkton ArmoryMonument0.3 miElk LandingMonument0.9 miSt. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, NewarkMonument7.1 miAnderson House, NewarkMonument6.2 miCarswell HouseMonument6.4 miMemorial Hall, NewarkMonument6.6 miUniversity Museums at the University of DelawareMuseum6.6 miIron Hill MuseumMuseum4.3 miNewarkStation6.2 miPerryvilleStation13 miHockessinStation14 miDelaware City Ferry LandingFerry port13 miFort Delaware Ferry LandingFerry port14 miBearPlace9.4 miHavre de GracePlace14 miOxfordPlace15 miPerryvillePlace13 miRising SunPlace14 miWest GrovePlace15 mi
Postal codes
21921–21922
Getting to Elkton
Wilmington AirportILG
21 kmPhiladelphia International AirportPHL
59 kmDover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force BaseDOV
62 kmNewarkRailway station
9.9 kmPerryvilleRailway station
21 kmHockessinRailway station
23 kmDelaware City Ferry LandingFort Delaware Ferry Landing
21 kmFort Delaware Ferry LandingDelaware City Ferry Landing · Fort Mott Ferry Landing
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Elkton?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Elkton.
What is the hottest month in Elkton?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F and lows of 69°F.
What is the coldest month in Elkton?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 41°F and lows of 25°F.
What is the rainiest month in Elkton?
July is the wettest month with about 4.5 in of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Elkton?
Elkton has 2 postal codes: 21921–21922.