Gaither Heights, MD

Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland

Gaither Heights is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland. It is 1.3 miles E of Sykesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21723.

Gaither Heights at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Carroll County
ZIP code
21723
Nearest town
Sykesville (1.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.3667, -76.9956

Weather in Gaither Heights now

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Gaither Heights weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gaither Heights

What is the weather usually like in Gaither Heights?

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 Gaither Heights: 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 Gaither Heights.

Gaither Heights 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 Gaither Heights through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:10 PM9 h 45 min
February6:58 AM5:46 PM10 h 48 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:46 PM13 h 17 min
May5:52 AM8:16 PM14 h 23 min
June5:39 AM8:38 PM14 h 59 min
July5:52 AM8:35 PM14 h 43 min
August6:19 AM8:05 PM13 h 45 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:30 PM11 h 13 min
November6:50 AM4:54 PM10 h 4 min
December7:19 AM4:47 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Gaither Heights?

Gaither Heights 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 Gaither Heights 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 Gaither Heights

The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 12.6 miles E of Gaither Heights.

Towson › Southunknown · 12.6 mi EOn Windy
Arbutus › SouthArbutus · 17.7 mi SEOn Windy
Relay › North-east: Halethorpe Weather-WatchRelay · 18.3 mi SEOn Windy
Halethorpe › North-westunknown · 18.3 mi SEOn Windy
LaurelLaurel · 20.1 mi SEOn Windy
Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Libraryunknown · 20.8 mi EOn Windy
Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 23.7 mi SOn Windy
Baltimore: Northeast ViewBaltimore · 26.8 mi SEOn Windy
Baltimore: Northwest ViewBaltimore · 26.9 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gaither Heights.

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Questions about Gaither Heights

Where is Gaither Heights, MD?

Gaither Heights is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland, 1.3 miles E of Sykesville.

What county is Gaither Heights in?

Gaither Heights is in Carroll County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Gaither Heights, MD?

The ZIP code for Gaither Heights is 21723.

What is the nearest town to Gaither Heights?

Sykesville, 1.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gaither Heights?

Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 12.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gaither Heights?

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

What is the coldest month in Gaither Heights?

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

How much does it rain in Gaither Heights?

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

Does it snow in Gaither Heights?

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

When is the best time to visit Gaither Heights?

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

What climate does Gaither Heights have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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