Dickerson, MD
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland
Dickerson is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 2.6 miles E of Barnesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20842.
Dickerson at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 20842
- Nearest town
- Barnesville (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2200, -77.4244
Weather in Dickerson now
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Dickerson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dickerson.
This week in Dickerson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dickerson
What is the weather usually like in Dickerson?
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 Dickerson: 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 Dickerson.
Dickerson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dickerson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dickerson?
Dickerson 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 Dickerson 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 Dickerson
The closest live webcam is Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659, 10.5 miles S of Dickerson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dickerson.
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Questions about Dickerson
Where is Dickerson, MD?
Dickerson is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 2.6 miles E of Barnesville.
What county is Dickerson in?
Dickerson is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Dickerson, MD?
The ZIP code for Dickerson is 20842.
What is the nearest town to Dickerson?
Barnesville, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dickerson?
Yes. The closest is Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659, 10.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dickerson?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Dickerson?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Dickerson?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Dickerson?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dickerson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dickerson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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