Furnace Ford, MD
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland
Furnace Ford is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 3.7 miles E of Barnesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20842.
Furnace Ford at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 20842
- Nearest town
- Barnesville (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2431, -77.4397
Weather in Furnace Ford now
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Furnace Ford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Furnace Ford.
This week in Furnace Ford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Furnace Ford
What is the weather usually like in Furnace Ford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,216 mm
- 31.4 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Furnace Ford: 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 Furnace Ford.
Furnace Ford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Furnace Ford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Furnace Ford?
Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford
The closest live webcam is Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659, 11.7 miles S of Furnace Ford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Furnace Ford.
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Questions about Furnace Ford
Where is Furnace Ford, MD?
Furnace Ford is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 3.7 miles E of Barnesville.
What county is Furnace Ford in?
Furnace Ford is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Furnace Ford, MD?
The ZIP code for Furnace Ford is 20842.
What is the nearest town to Furnace Ford?
Barnesville, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Furnace Ford?
Yes. The closest is Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659, 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Furnace Ford?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Furnace Ford?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Furnace Ford?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Furnace Ford?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Furnace Ford?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Furnace Ford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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