Essex is a city of approximately 39,300 people in Maryland, United States. Located in the Eastern Time Zone at 39.3°N latitude.
In 2025, Essex recorded an average annual temperature of 56°F — right at the 30-year normal of 56°F. The hottest day reached 98°F in July; the coldest was 9°F in January. Total precipitation was 50 inches (wetter than usual). Snowfall totaled 5 inches, below the 19-inch average. The wettest month was May.
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