Lime Kiln, MD

Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland

Lime Kiln is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 1.7 miles S of Buckeystown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21717.

Lime Kiln at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Frederick County
ZIP code
21717
Nearest town
Buckeystown (1.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.3486, -77.4258

Weather in Lime Kiln now

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Lime Kiln weather by the hour

Lime Kiln weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lime Kiln.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lime Kiln

What is the weather usually like in Lime Kiln?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°58°76°94°43°26°Jan48°29°Feb55°36°Mar69°45°Apr77°55°May85°63°Jun89°68°Jul87°66°Aug80°59°Sep69°47°Oct56°38°Nov47°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.9"Feb3.7"Mar3.6"Apr4.0"May4.3"Jun3.9"Jul2.9"Aug5.8"Sep3.3"Oct2.7"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Lime Kiln: 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 Lime Kiln.

Lime Kiln weather month by month

January
43° 26°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
48° 29°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
55° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
April
69° 45°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
77° 55°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 63°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 68°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 66°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 59°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
69° 47°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
56° 38°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
47° 31°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Lime Kiln through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:12 PM9 h 45 min
February6:59 AM5:47 PM10 h 48 min
March7:19 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:48 PM13 h 17 min
May5:54 AM8:17 PM14 h 23 min
June5:40 AM8:39 PM14 h 58 min
July5:54 AM8:37 PM14 h 43 min
August6:21 AM8:06 PM13 h 45 min
September6:49 AM7:19 PM12 h 29 min
October7:18 AM6:32 PM11 h 13 min
November6:52 AM4:56 PM10 h 4 min
December7:20 AM4:48 PM9 h 27 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Lime Kiln?

Lime Kiln 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 Lime Kiln 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 Lime Kiln

The closest live webcam is Leesburg: VA-7 - MM 36.3 - WB, 18.8 miles SW of Lime Kiln.

Leesburg: VA-7 - MM 36.3 - WBLeesburg · 18.8 mi SWOn Windy
Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659unknown · 19.0 mi SOn Windy
Rosehill Estates: VA-7 - MM 28.1 - WBRosehill Estates · 19.9 mi SWOn Windy
Purcellville: VA-287 - SB - VA-7Purcellville · 20.0 mi SWOn Windy
University Center: VA-7 - EB - VA-28University Center · 20.9 mi SOn Windy
Dulles Town Center: VA-28 - MM 44 - SBDulles Town Center · 22.2 mi SOn Windy
Cascades: VA-7 - MM 48.1 - WBCascades · 22.3 mi SOn Windy
Ryan: Loudoun Co. Pkwy - SB - at Waxpool Rdunknown · 23.4 mi SOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 at Fairfax Co PkwyDranesville · 23.6 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lime Kiln.

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Questions about Lime Kiln

Where is Lime Kiln, MD?

Lime Kiln is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 1.7 miles S of Buckeystown.

What county is Lime Kiln in?

Lime Kiln is in Frederick County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Lime Kiln, MD?

The ZIP code for Lime Kiln is 21717.

What is the nearest town to Lime Kiln?

Buckeystown, 1.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lime Kiln?

Yes. The closest is Leesburg: VA-7 - MM 36.3 - WB, 18.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lime Kiln?

July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Lime Kiln?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Lime Kiln?

About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Lime Kiln?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Lime Kiln?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Lime Kiln have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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