Detour, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Detour is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 5.3 miles SW of Woodsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21757.
Detour at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21757
- Nearest town
- Woodsboro (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6039, -77.2683
Weather in Detour now
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Detour weather by the hour
Detour weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Detour.
This week in Detour
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Detour
What is the weather usually like in Detour?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,185 mm
- 27.5 insnowfall per year · 70 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Detour: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EMMITSBURG 2 SE, MD US (USC00182906), adjusted for the elevation of Detour.
Detour weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Detour through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Detour?
Detour has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Detour 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 Detour
The closest live webcam is Freedom Township, 8.6 miles N of Detour.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Detour.
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- Keymar1.7 mi E
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- Rocky Ridge Estates1.9 mi W
- Ladiesburg1.9 mi S
- Wolfs Den2.1 mi S
- Sharretts2.2 mi E
- Vicmyer Vista2.5 mi W
- Sharrer Heights2.6 mi SW
- Rocky Ridge2.6 mi W
- Simpsons Mill2.7 mi SE
- Simpsons Mill2.7 mi SE
- Emmitsburg Junction2.8 mi W
- Walden Farms3.0 mi E
- Appolds3.3 mi NW
Questions about Detour
Where is Detour, MD?
Detour is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 5.3 miles SW of Woodsboro.
What county is Detour in?
Detour is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Detour, MD?
The ZIP code for Detour is 21757.
What is the nearest town to Detour?
Woodsboro, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Detour?
Yes. The closest is Freedom Township, 8.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Detour?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Detour?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Detour?
About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Detour?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Detour?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Detour have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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