Gist, MD
Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland
Gist is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland. It is 3.8 miles SE of Eldersburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21784.
Gist at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Carroll County
- ZIP code
- 21784
- Nearest town
- Eldersburg (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4506, -76.9900
Weather in Gist now
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Gist weather by the hour
Gist weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gist.
This week in Gist
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gist
What is the weather usually like in Gist?
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 Gist: 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 Gist.
Gist weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gist through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gist?
Gist 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 Gist 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 Gist
The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 12.8 miles E of Gist.
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Other communities near Gist
- Knollers Woods1.9 mi S
- Heather Ridge2.9 mi SW
- Emerald Valley3.0 mi S
- Red Fox Meadow3.0 mi SW
- Strawbridge Estates3.0 mi SE
- Arthur Ridge3.1 mi SW
- Streamwood3.2 mi SW
- Shawns Landing3.4 mi S
- Dogwood Estates3.4 mi S
- Wild Lake Estates3.5 mi S
- South Carroll Estates3.5 mi SW
- Daisy Meadows3.7 mi S
- Waters Edge3.8 mi S
- White Rock3.8 mi S
- Ivy Hill Way3.8 mi SW
Questions about Gist
Where is Gist, MD?
Gist is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland, 3.8 miles SE of Eldersburg.
What county is Gist in?
Gist is in Carroll County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Gist, MD?
The ZIP code for Gist is 21784.
What is the nearest town to Gist?
Eldersburg, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gist?
Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 12.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gist?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Gist?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Gist?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Gist?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gist?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gist have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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