Knowles, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Knowles is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 1.9 miles NE of Thurmont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21788.
Knowles at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21788
- Nearest town
- Thurmont (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.5953, -77.4228
Weather in Knowles now
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Knowles weather by the hour
Knowles weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Knowles.
This week in Knowles
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Knowles
What is the weather usually like in Knowles?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,235 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Knowles: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CATOCTIN MTN PARK, MD US (USC00181530), adjusted for the elevation of Knowles.
Knowles weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Knowles through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 46 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 | 4:55 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Knowles?
Knowles 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Knowles 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 Knowles
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 11.0 miles NE of Knowles.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Knowles.
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Other communities near Knowles
- Devilbiss Estates0.2 mi NE
- Sunday0.8 mi S
- Thurmont Overlook1.0 mi N
- Poplar Knob1.0 mi N
- Kesselring1.0 mi SE
- Catoctin Furnace1.2 mi SW
- Gateway subdivision1.5 mi NE
- Jimtown1.6 mi E
- Baugher Woods2.0 mi S
- Thurmont West subdivision2.7 mi N
- Catoctin Highlands subdivision2.7 mi N
- Catoctin Heights subdivision3.0 mi N
- Whispering Pines3.0 mi NE
- Sandy Run Estates3.1 mi SE
- Staubs Thurmont Acres3.1 mi N
Questions about Knowles
Where is Knowles, MD?
Knowles is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 1.9 miles NE of Thurmont.
What county is Knowles in?
Knowles is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Knowles, MD?
The ZIP code for Knowles is 21788.
What is the nearest town to Knowles?
Thurmont, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Knowles?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 11.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Knowles?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Knowles?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Knowles?
About 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Knowles?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Knowles?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Knowles have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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