Dogtown, MD
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Maryland
Dogtown is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Maryland. It is 0.5 miles S of Mercersville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21733.
Dogtown at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 21733
- Nearest town
- Mercersville (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.5058, -77.7656
Weather in Dogtown now
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Dogtown weather by the hour
Dogtown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dogtown.
This week in Dogtown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dogtown
What is the weather usually like in Dogtown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,105 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dogtown: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHARPSBURG 5 S, MD US (USC00188207), adjusted for the elevation of Dogtown.
Dogtown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dogtown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dogtown?
Dogtown has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Dogtown 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 Dogtown
The closest live webcam is Martinsburg: Chapel View, 11.8 miles SW of Dogtown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dogtown.
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- Emmertsville2.8 mi NE
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- Snyders Landing2.9 mi S
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Questions about Dogtown
Where is Dogtown, MD?
Dogtown is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Maryland, 0.5 miles S of Mercersville.
What county is Dogtown in?
Dogtown is in Washington County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Dogtown, MD?
The ZIP code for Dogtown is 21733.
What is the nearest town to Dogtown?
Mercersville, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dogtown?
Yes. The closest is Martinsburg: Chapel View, 11.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dogtown?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Dogtown?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Dogtown?
About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dogtown?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dogtown?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dogtown have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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