Essex is a city of approximately 39,300 people in Maryland, United States. Located in the Eastern Time Zone at 39.3°N latitude.
Essex has a humid continental climate. Average annual temperature is 56°F, with January lows around 25°F and July highs near 89°F. The city averages 45 inches of precipitation and 19 inches of snow per year. The wettest month is typically July; the driest is February.