Alpine, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Alpine is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 1.0 miles SW of Spring Ridge, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21701.
Alpine at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21701
- Nearest town
- Spring Ridge (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4131, -77.3233
Weather in Alpine now
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Alpine weather by the hour
Alpine weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alpine.
This week in Alpine
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alpine
What is the weather usually like in Alpine?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,105 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alpine: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FREDERICK POLICE BRKS, MD US (USC00183348), adjusted for the elevation of Alpine.
Alpine weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alpine through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alpine?
Alpine has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Alpine is May and August to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Alpine
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 21.6 miles N of Alpine.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alpine.
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Questions about Alpine
Where is Alpine, MD?
Alpine is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 1.0 miles SW of Spring Ridge.
What county is Alpine in?
Alpine is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Alpine, MD?
The ZIP code for Alpine is 21701.
What is the nearest town to Alpine?
Spring Ridge, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alpine?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 21.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alpine?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Alpine?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Alpine?
About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Alpine?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alpine?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alpine have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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