Cover, MD
Historical community (former settlement) in Carroll County, Maryland
Cover is a historical community (former settlement) in Carroll County, Maryland. It is 5.0 miles S of Mount Airy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21771.
Cover at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Carroll County
- ZIP code
- 21771
- Nearest town
- Mount Airy (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4439, -77.1272
Weather in Cover now
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Cover weather by the hour
Cover weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cover.
This week in Cover
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cover
What is the weather usually like in Cover?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,216 mm
- 31.4 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cover: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DAMASCUS 3 SSW, MD US (USC00182336), adjusted for the elevation of Cover.
Cover weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cover through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Cover?
Cover has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cover is May–June and August–September. 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 Cover
The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 19.8 miles E of Cover.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cover.
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Questions about Cover
Where is Cover, MD?
Cover is a historical community (former settlement) in Carroll County, Maryland, 5.0 miles S of Mount Airy.
What county is Cover in?
Cover is in Carroll County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Cover, MD?
The ZIP code for Cover is 21771.
What is the nearest town to Cover?
Mount Airy, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cover?
Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 19.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cover?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Cover?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Cover?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Cover?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cover?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cover have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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