Weather in Ballenger Creek, Maryland
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 17Light Drizzle17%86°61°
- MondayMay 18Heavy Drizzle—97°63°
- TuesdayMay 19Thunderstorm—89°64°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle79%87°62°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast24%67°51°
- FridayMay 22Light Rain54%57°50°
- SaturdayMay 23Light Drizzle43%65°51°
- PM 2.5
- 5.8 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 6.1 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 5.5 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 62.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 9:59 AM
- Moonset
- 12:44 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open along the stoops
Ballenger Creek at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 5°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 12 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Ballenger Creek's warmest month is July (~79°F mean) and its coldest is January (~35°F). Rainfall peaks in September (5.8 inches) and bottoms out in January (2.6 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 2.6″ | 6 |
| February | 38° | 3.0″ | 5 |
| March | 46° | 3.7″ | 9 |
| April | 57° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| May | 66° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| June | 74° | 4.3″ | 7 |
| July | 79° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| August | 77° | 2.9″ | 5 |
| September | 70° | 5.8″ | 7 |
| October | 58° | 3.3″ | 4 |
| November | 47° | 2.7″ | 5 |
| December | 39° | 4.0″ | 7 |
Regional context
Ballenger Creek sits within a warm-summer humid continental climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Baltimore, MD, Hagerstown, MD, Frederick, MD, Waldorf, MD, Columbia, MD.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Ballenger Creek?
- Ballenger Creek's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Ballenger Creek?
- September is the wettest month with about 5.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 44 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Ballenger Creek?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in Ballenger Creek?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 35°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Ballenger Creek?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Ballenger Creek get?
- Ballenger Creek averages about 76 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Ballenger Creek?
- Ballenger Creek's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Ballenger Creek, Maryland sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 35°F while July averages 79°F — a 44°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Ballenger Creek receives about 44 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 76 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (39.4°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.