| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 63b - Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 31 - 45 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 21221 - Essex, MD | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 25 | 27 | 35 | 44 | 54 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 59 | 47 | 38 | 30 | 46 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 42 | 46 | 55 | 66 | 76 | 84 | 89 | 87 | 80 | 68 | 57 | 47 | 66 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.64 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 3.41 | 4.57 | 3.79 | 4.09 | 4.15 | 4.29 | 3.48 | 3.59 | 3.66 | 45.97 |