The nation's capitol, Washington, D.C., is just 6 miles to the west. The port city of Annapolis, on the Chesapeake Bay, is 18 miles to the east. Climate The Mid-Atlantic region hosts a wide variety of weather conditions. Springtime is quite delightful, with pleasant temperatures and blooming trees and flowers. Summers usually are hot and humid with temperatures climbing into the 90s.
Thunderstorms offer heavy rain and spectacular lightning shows.
The Autumn season usually brings an Indian summer, with mild days, cool evenings, and spectacular fall foliage. Winters usually are mild, with average temperatures in the 40s. At times, though, cold rushes from the Great White North can send temperatures plummeting below zero. The Mid-Atlantic region also is no stranger to big snows, but this is more the exception than the rule. The average snowfall is around 27 inches.