Glass, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Glass is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 3.1 miles NW of Emmitsburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21727.
Glass at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21727
- Nearest town
- Emmitsburg (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6667, -77.2917
Weather in Glass now
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Glass weather by the hour
Glass weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Glass.
This week in Glass
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Glass
What is the weather usually like in Glass?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,185 mm
- 27.5 insnowfall per year · 70 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Glass: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EMMITSBURG 2 SE, MD US (USC00182906), adjusted for the elevation of Glass.
Glass weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Glass through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Glass?
Glass has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Glass 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 Glass
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 4.1 miles N of Glass.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Glass.
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Questions about Glass
Where is Glass, MD?
Glass is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 3.1 miles NW of Emmitsburg.
What county is Glass in?
Glass is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Glass, MD?
The ZIP code for Glass is 21727.
What is the nearest town to Glass?
Emmitsburg, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Glass?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 4.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Glass?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Glass?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Glass?
About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Glass?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Glass?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Glass have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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