Howards Retreat, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Howards Retreat is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 2.8 miles E of Frederick, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21702.
Howards Retreat at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21702
- Nearest town
- Frederick (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4514, -77.4611
Weather in Howards Retreat now
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Howards Retreat weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Howards Retreat.
This week in Howards Retreat
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Howards Retreat
What is the weather usually like in Howards Retreat?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,105 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Howards Retreat: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FREDERICK POLICE BRKS, MD US (USC00183348), adjusted for the elevation of Howards Retreat.
Howards Retreat weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Howards Retreat through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Howards Retreat?
Howards Retreat has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Howards Retreat is May and August to 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 Howards Retreat
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 20.7 miles NE of Howards Retreat.
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- Rocky Springs0.5 mi SE
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- Aynsley0.7 mi N
- San-Di-Gan0.9 mi SW
- Akers Acres1.0 mi SW
- Bootjack Springs Estates1.0 mi N
- Warfield subdivision1.0 mi E
- Shookstown1.1 mi S
- Shookstown Heights1.2 mi S
- Christophers Crossing1.2 mi NE
- Eyler Springs1.2 mi N
- Overbrook1.2 mi S
- White Flint Springs1.4 mi N
- West Hills1.5 mi E
Questions about Howards Retreat
Where is Howards Retreat, MD?
Howards Retreat is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 2.8 miles E of Frederick.
What county is Howards Retreat in?
Howards Retreat is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Howards Retreat, MD?
The ZIP code for Howards Retreat is 21702.
What is the nearest town to Howards Retreat?
Frederick, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Howards Retreat?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 20.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Howards Retreat?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Howards Retreat?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Howards Retreat?
About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Howards Retreat?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Howards Retreat?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Howards Retreat have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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