Fort Ritchie, MD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Fort Ritchie weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fort Ritchie.
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What is the weather usually like in Fort Ritchie?
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 Fort Ritchie: 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 Fort Ritchie.
Fort Ritchie weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Ritchie through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Fort Ritchie?
Fort Ritchie 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 Fort Ritchie 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.
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Questions about the weather in Fort Ritchie
What is the hottest month in Fort Ritchie?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Fort Ritchie?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Fort Ritchie?
About 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Fort Ritchie?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Fort Ritchie?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fort Ritchie have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Fort Ritchie in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 36°F, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Fort Ritchie?
Around 6:53 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:55 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Fort Ritchie weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Fort Ritchie.
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