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Weather in Maryland is fairly mild year round, though temperatures vary
between areas of the State. Variances in temperature can be accredited to
elevation, and coastal area. One example of this is the temperature
differences recorded between the Savage River Dam in Garrett County, and
Royal Oak on the Eastern Shore. Located between the towns of Accident and
Westernport, Savage River Dam is 1,495 feet above sea level. Near Easton in
Talbot County, Royal Oak's average elevation is only ten feet above sea
level. In January, Maryland�s coldest month, average temperature for the two
locales differs noticeably. Royal Oak's mean temperature is 36.1 degrees
Fahrenheit, while that for Savage River Dam averages 26.2 degrees. This
discrepancy continues in July, the warmest month, when mean temperatures are
69.7 Fahrenheit for Savage River Dam, and 78.6 degrees for Royal Oak.
Murals on a sunny day, Wells St. at Hanover St., Baltimore, Maryland,
July 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Winter Weather. In winter, the temperature averages 34.1 degrees. The Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland remain cool, while western counties experience colder weather, and more snow.
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