Discovery, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Discovery is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 0.6 miles N of Walkersville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21793.
Discovery at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21793
- Nearest town
- Walkersville (0.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4653, -77.3611
Weather in Discovery now
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Discovery weather by the hour
Discovery weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Discovery.
This week in Discovery
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Discovery
What is the weather usually like in Discovery?
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 Discovery: 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 Discovery.
Discovery weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Discovery 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 24 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 | 6:32 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:21 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 Discovery?
Discovery 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 Discovery 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 Discovery
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 18.2 miles N of Discovery.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Discovery.
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- Ceresville0.9 mi S
- Retreat Grove1.2 mi W
- Retreat Grove1.2 mi W
- Stauffer1.4 mi E
- Dublin Manor1.6 mi NW
- Tuscarora Knolls1.8 mi SW
- Glade Town subdivision2.0 mi NE
- Glade Manor subdivision2.1 mi NE
- Rock Chapel Estates2.5 mi N
- Scouts Knoll2.5 mi E
- Silver Hill2.6 mi E
- Workmans Mill subdivision2.6 mi SW
- Amber Meadows2.7 mi W
- Remsburg Heights2.8 mi E
Questions about Discovery
Where is Discovery, MD?
Discovery is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 0.6 miles N of Walkersville.
What county is Discovery in?
Discovery is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Discovery, MD?
The ZIP code for Discovery is 21793.
What is the nearest town to Discovery?
Walkersville, 0.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Discovery?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 18.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Discovery?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Discovery?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Discovery?
About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Discovery?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Discovery?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Discovery have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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