Loys, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Loys is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 2.0 miles W of Graceham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21778.
Loys at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21778
- Nearest town
- Graceham (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6064, -77.3528
Weather in Loys now
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Loys weather by the hour
Loys weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Loys.
This week in Loys
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Loys
What is the weather usually like in Loys?
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 Loys: 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 Loys.
Loys weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Loys through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:18 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 | 5:39 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:37 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 | 6:31 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 3 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 Loys?
Loys 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 Loys 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 Loys
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 8.6 miles N of Loys.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Loys.
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Other communities near Loys
- Emmitsburg Junction1.7 mi E
- Rocky Ridge1.9 mi E
- Vicmyer Vista2.0 mi E
- Appolds2.2 mi NE
- Jimtown2.2 mi W
- Rocky Ridge Estates2.7 mi E
- Phylpres2.7 mi E
- Gateway subdivision2.8 mi W
- Koblan3.0 mi S
- Whispering Pines3.1 mi NW
- Kesselring3.3 mi SW
- Ridgeview3.5 mi NW
- Staubs Thurmont Acres3.5 mi NW
- Catoctin Highlands subdivision3.5 mi NW
- Roddy3.5 mi NW
Questions about Loys
Where is Loys, MD?
Loys is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 2.0 miles W of Graceham.
What county is Loys in?
Loys is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Loys, MD?
The ZIP code for Loys is 21778.
What is the nearest town to Loys?
Graceham, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Loys?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 8.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Loys?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Loys?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Loys?
About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Loys?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Loys?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Loys have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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