Distant View, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Distant View is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 3.0 miles S of Thurmont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21727.
Distant View at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21727
- Nearest town
- Thurmont (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6611, -77.3917
Weather in Distant View now
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Distant View weather by the hour
Distant View weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Distant View.
This week in Distant View
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Distant View
What is the weather usually like in Distant View?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,235 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Distant View: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CATOCTIN MTN PARK, MD US (USC00181530), adjusted for the elevation of Distant View.
Distant View weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Distant View through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:07 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 2 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 Distant View?
Distant View 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Distant View 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 Distant View
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 6.4 miles NE of Distant View.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Distant View.
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Map of Distant View, MD
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Other communities near Distant View
- Ridgeview0.9 mi SE
- Wivell Estates1.1 mi NE
- Roddy1.5 mi S
- Smithbrook Acres1.6 mi SW
- Shamrock Acres1.6 mi NW
- Thornbrook1.6 mi E
- Staubs Thurmont Acres1.7 mi S
- Whispering Pines1.9 mi S
- Eyeler1.9 mi NW
- Catoctin Heights subdivision2.0 mi SW
- Catoctin Highlands subdivision2.1 mi SW
- Saint Anthony2.2 mi NE
- Thurmont West subdivision2.3 mi SW
- Flint2.8 mi W
- Motters3.3 mi E
Questions about Distant View
Where is Distant View, MD?
Distant View is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 3.0 miles S of Thurmont.
What county is Distant View in?
Distant View is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Distant View, MD?
The ZIP code for Distant View is 21727.
What is the nearest town to Distant View?
Thurmont, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Distant View?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 6.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Distant View?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Distant View?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Distant View?
About 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Distant View?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Distant View?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Distant View have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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