Etchison, MD

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland

Etchison is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 3.1 miles W of Damascus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20882.

Etchison at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Montgomery County
ZIP code
20882
Nearest town
Damascus (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.2544, -77.1439

Weather in Etchison now

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Etchison weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Etchison.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Etchison

What is the weather usually like in Etchison?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°54°72°89°39°24°Jan43°26°Feb52°33°Mar64°43°Apr73°53°May80°62°Jun84°66°Jul83°65°Aug76°58°Sep65°47°Oct53°36°Nov44°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.0"Feb4.0"Mar3.6"Apr4.4"May4.7"Jun4.5"Jul4.2"Aug4.8"Sep4.0"Oct3.5"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Etchison: 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 Etchison.

Etchison weather month by month

January
39° 24°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
February
43° 26°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 11.1 in of snow
March
52° 33°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
April
64° 43°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
73° 53°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 66°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 65°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
65° 47°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 36°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
44° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Etchison through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:11 PM9 h 46 min
February6:58 AM5:46 PM10 h 48 min
March7:18 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:47 PM13 h 17 min
May5:53 AM8:16 PM14 h 23 min
June5:39 AM8:38 PM14 h 58 min
July5:53 AM8:35 PM14 h 42 min
August6:20 AM8:05 PM13 h 45 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:17 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:50 AM4:55 PM10 h 4 min
December7:19 AM4:48 PM9 h 28 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Etchison?

Etchison 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 Etchison 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 Etchison

The closest live webcam is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 15.4 miles S of Etchison.

Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 15.4 mi SOn Windy
LaurelLaurel · 19.1 mi SEOn Windy
Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.5 - NBunknown · 20.1 mi SOn Windy
Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.7 - SBunknown · 20.2 mi SOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 42.8 - SBunknown · 20.3 mi SOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 42.9 - SBunknown · 20.3 mi SOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 - MM 51.3 - EBDranesville · 20.6 mi SWOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 at Fairfax Co PkwyDranesville · 20.6 mi SWOn Windy
Cascades: VA-7 - MM 48.1 - WBCascades · 20.7 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Etchison.

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Questions about Etchison

Where is Etchison, MD?

Etchison is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 3.1 miles W of Damascus.

What county is Etchison in?

Etchison is in Montgomery County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Etchison, MD?

The ZIP code for Etchison is 20882.

What is the nearest town to Etchison?

Damascus, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Etchison?

Yes. The closest is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 15.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Etchison?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Etchison?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Etchison?

About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Etchison?

Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Etchison?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Etchison have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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