Highland, Maryland has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.3 °C (low) to 18.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1194.3 Millimeters. Highland is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.1 °C | 5.7 °C | 82.3 mm |
| February | -3.4 °C | 7.5 °C | 74.17 mm |
| March | 0.6 °C | 12.3 °C | 105.66 mm |
| April | 6.1 °C | 19.2 °C | 92.46 mm |
| May | 11.7 °C | 23.9 °C | 114.81 mm |
| June | 16.4 °C | 28.6 °C | 116.33 mm |
| July | 19 °C | 30.9 °C | 112.27 mm |
| August | 18.1 °C | 29.8 °C | 96.01 mm |
| September | 14.3 °C | 26.1 °C | 116.59 mm |
| October | 7.7 °C | 19.7 °C | 102.11 mm |
| November | 2.3 °C | 13.5 °C | 84.33 mm |
| December | -1.6 °C | 7.9 °C | 97.28 mm |
| Annual | 7.3 °C | 18.8 °C | 1194.32 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |