Maryland, United States
The Downs
The Downs is a locality in Maryland, United States, close to the sea. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now54°F
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time03:16
39.02° N, 76.55° WElevation 102 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
October: high / low68° / 50°
Rain this month100mm
Sea this month65°
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Best: Apr · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
The Downs at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:29 · 18:1310 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 18:55Northern 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
118 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
79 mm of rain
Warmest sea78°F
August
Monuments nearby8+
within 7 km
Weather in The Downs
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
54°F
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 80%
Today27 Oct65°50°
Wed28 Oct64°48°
Thu29 Oct67°49°
Fri30 Oct74°50°
Sat31 Oct62°48°
Sun1 Nov67°49°
Mon2 Nov67°55°10.9 mm
Tue3 Nov68°57°0.9 mm
Wed4 Nov72°59°8.7 mm
When to go to The Downs
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 | 41 | 72 | 69 | 52 | 43 | 49 | 72 | 77 | 57 | 33 |
| High | 43° | 46° | 54° | 66° | 74° | 83° | 87° | 85° | 79° | 68° | 57° | 47° |
| Low | 28° | 29° | 36° | 46° | 56° | 65° | 70° | 69° | 62° | 50° | 40° | 33° |
| Rain (mm) | 82 | 79 | 108 | 98 | 118 | 117 | 118 | 104 | 114 | 100 | 86 | 93 |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Sea | 38° | 36° | 40° | 47° | 58° | 68° | 76° | 78° | 74° | 65° | 53° | 44° |
What's on in The Downs
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in The Downs
Nature around The Downs
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over The Downs
Earthquakes around The Downs
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around The Downs
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Dunstable Green0.4 kmThe Woods0.5 kmSaefern0.8 kmEvans Hill0.9 kmDowns on the Severn1 kmRavenshead1.1 kmMarabrooke1.1 kmClumber1.1 kmCarriage Hills1.1 kmIglehart1.3 kmNottingham1.4 kmMaid Marion1.4 kmSaltworks on the Severn1.4 kmSherwood Forest1.5 kmEpping Forest Manor1.5 kmEpping Farms1.7 kmRolling Hills1.7 kmWoytych1.7 kmKalmia Ridge1.7 kmWoodlore1.7 kmLittle John1.8 kmEpping Forest1.9 kmRobin Hood Hill2 kmSevern Grove2.1 kmHoneysuckle Ridge2.2 kmBelvoir Farms2.3 kmDellwood2.4 kmRolling Knolls2.4 kmBelvoir Manor2.6 kmBestgate2.8 kmBestgate Terrace2.9 kmLincoln Heights3 kmPalisades Park3 kmJoyce3 kmThe Village3.2 kmSevern Forest3.2 kmSummerhill Park3.3 kmLuce Creek3.3 kmSummer Hill Trailer Park3.4 kmBriar Cliff on the Severn3.4 kmGlen Oban3.5 kmPalisades on the Severn3.6 kmThe Courtyards3.6 kmWeems Creek3.6 kmRugby Hall Estates3.7 kmWinchester-on-the-Severn3.7 kmHarbour Glen3.7 kmOak Court3.7 kmDreams Landing3.8 kmFarish Farms3.8 kmSevernview3.8 kmCranberry Woods3.8 kmPine Bluff3.9 kmBancroft3.9 kmLindamoor on the Severn3.9 kmSylmac3.9 kmLoretta Heights3.9 kmRevell4 kmSevern Heights4.1 kmHickory Hills4.2 kmTwin Hills4.2 kmLusby Crossroads4.2 kmWest Woods4.2 kmLark Hill4.2 kmGreenwood Acres4.3 kmBelleview Estates4.3 kmCrownsville4.3 kmRiverview Manor4.4 kmHidden Hills4.4 kmSevern Landing4.4 kmAshcroft4.5 kmTerrace Gardens4.5 kmMariners Cove4.5 kmDogwood Trailer Park4.5 kmPines-on-Severn4.5 kmSwan Point Estates4.6 kmHarbor Oaks4.6 kmThe Ridges4.7 kmArnold4.7 kmOld County Estates4.7 km
Places near The Downs
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit The Downs?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in The Downs.
What is the hottest month in The Downs?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F and lows of 70°F.
What is the coldest month in The Downs?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 43°F and lows of 28°F.
What is the rainiest month in The Downs?
July is the wettest month with about 4.6 in of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near The Downs?
The sea is warmest in August at about 78°F and coolest in February at about 36°F.