Frederick, MD weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Frederick weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Frederick

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Frederick

What is the weather usually like in Frederick?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°58°76°94°43°27°Jan48°29°Feb56°36°Mar69°45°Apr78°55°May85°64°Jun89°69°Jul87°67°Aug80°60°Sep69°47°Oct57°38°Nov47°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.9"Feb3.7"Mar3.6"Apr4.0"May4.3"Jun3.9"Jul2.9"Aug5.8"Sep3.3"Oct2.7"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Frederick: 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 Frederick.

Frederick weather month by month

January
43° 27°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
48° 29°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
56° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
April
69° 45°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
78° 55°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 64°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 69°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 67°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 60°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
69° 47°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
57° 38°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
47° 31°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Frederick through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:11 PM9 h 45 min
February6:59 AM5:47 PM10 h 47 min
March7:19 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:48 PM13 h 18 min
May5:53 AM8:18 PM14 h 24 min
June5:40 AM8:39 PM14 h 59 min
July5:53 AM8:37 PM14 h 43 min
August6:21 AM8:07 PM13 h 45 min
September6:49 AM7:19 PM12 h 30 min
October7:18 AM6:32 PM11 h 13 min
November6:52 AM4:56 PM10 h 3 min
December7:21 AM4:48 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Frederick?

Frederick has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°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 Frederick is May and August to October. At 302 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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 Frederick

What is the hottest month in Frederick?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Frederick?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Frederick?

About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Frederick?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Frederick?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Frederick have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Frederick in November?

Highs average 57°F and lows 38°F, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Frederick?

Around 6:52 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:56 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Frederick weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Frederick.

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