Furnace, MD

Unincorporated community in Worcester County, Maryland

Furnace is a small unincorporated community in Worcester County, Maryland. It is 4.9 miles SE of Snow Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21863.

Furnace at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Worcester County
ZIP code
21863
Nearest town
Snow Hill (4.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.2042, -75.4719

Weather in Furnace now

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Furnace weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Furnace

What is the weather usually like in Furnace?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°42°60°77°94°49°30°Jan51°31°Feb58°37°Mar69°46°Apr78°56°May85°65°Jun89°69°Jul87°67°Aug82°61°Sep72°50°Oct61°40°Nov52°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.1"Feb4.3"Mar3.5"Apr3.6"May3.8"Jun4.1"Jul4.8"Aug5.3"Sep4.1"Oct3.3"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Furnace: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SNOW HILL 4 N, MD US (USC00188380), adjusted for the elevation of Furnace.

Furnace weather month by month

January
49° 30°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
February
51° 31°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
March
58° 37°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
April
69° 46°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
78° 56°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 65°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
89° 69°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
87° 67°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
82° 61°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
72° 50°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
61° 40°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
52° 34°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Furnace through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:07 PM9 h 51 min
February6:50 AM5:41 PM10 h 51 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 59 min
April6:24 AM7:39 PM13 h 14 min
May5:49 AM8:07 PM14 h 18 min
June5:36 AM8:28 PM14 h 51 min
July5:49 AM8:26 PM14 h 36 min
August6:15 AM7:57 PM13 h 41 min
September6:42 AM7:11 PM12 h 29 min
October7:09 AM6:25 PM11 h 16 min
November6:41 AM4:51 PM10 h 9 min
December7:09 AM4:44 PM9 h 34 min

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

What is the weather like in Furnace?

Furnace 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 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 47.4 inches (1,204 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Furnace is April–May and September–October. 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

The closest live webcam is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 18.0 miles N of Furnace.

Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54Delmar · 18.0 mi NOn Windy
Selbyville: US 113 @ HOSIER STSelbyville · 21.7 mi NEOn Windy
Selbyville: US 113 @ MASON DIXON SHOPPINGSelbyville · 21.8 mi NEOn Windy
Selbyville: US 113 @ DE 54Selbyville · 22.1 mi NEOn Windy
Ocean City › South: Ocean 1 Hotel & SuitesOcean City · 22.7 mi NEOn Windy
Ocean City › East: Ocean City BeachOcean City · 22.9 mi NEOn Windy
Laurel Creek: US 13 @ DE 24Laurel Creek · 24.7 mi NOn Windy
Laurel: US 13 @ US 9Laurel · 25.8 mi NOn Windy
Dagsboro: US 113 @ DE 26Dagsboro · 26.1 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Furnace

Where is Furnace, MD?

Furnace is an unincorporated community in Worcester County, Maryland, 4.9 miles SE of Snow Hill.

What county is Furnace in?

Furnace is in Worcester County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Furnace, MD?

The ZIP code for Furnace is 21863.

What is the nearest town to Furnace?

Snow Hill, 4.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Furnace?

Yes. The closest is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 18.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Furnace?

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

What is the coldest month in Furnace?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Furnace?

About 47.4 inches (1,204 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Furnace?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Furnace?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Furnace have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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