Gaithersburg, MD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Gaithersburg weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gaithersburg.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gaithersburg
What is the weather usually like in Gaithersburg?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 41.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,050 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gaithersburg: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKVILLE 1 NE, MD US (USC00187705), adjusted for the elevation of Gaithersburg.
Gaithersburg weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gaithersburg through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Gaithersburg is May–June and August–September. At 348 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 Gaithersburg
What is the hottest month in Gaithersburg?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Gaithersburg?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Gaithersburg?
About 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Gaithersburg?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Gaithersburg?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gaithersburg have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Gaithersburg in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 38°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Gaithersburg?
Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:55 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Gaithersburg weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Gaithersburg.
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