Make Shift Estates, MD

Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland

Make Shift Estates is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 2.1 miles NW of Braddock Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21703.

Make Shift Estates at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Frederick County
ZIP code
21703
Nearest town
Braddock Heights (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.3833, -77.4733

Weather in Make Shift Estates now

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Make Shift Estates weather by the hour

Make Shift Estates weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Make Shift Estates.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Make Shift Estates

What is the weather usually like in Make Shift Estates?

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 Make Shift Estates: 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 Make Shift Estates.

Make Shift Estates 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 Make Shift Estates through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:12 PM9 h 45 min
February6:59 AM5:47 PM10 h 47 min
March7:19 AM7:18 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:48 PM13 h 17 min
May5:54 AM8:18 PM14 h 23 min
June5:40 AM8:40 PM14 h 59 min
July5:54 AM8:37 PM14 h 43 min
August6:21 AM8:07 PM13 h 45 min
September6:50 AM7:20 PM12 h 29 min
October7:18 AM6:32 PM11 h 13 min
November6:52 AM4:56 PM10 h 4 min
December7:21 AM4:48 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Make Shift Estates?

Make Shift Estates 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 Make Shift Estates 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 Make Shift Estates

The closest live webcam is Rosehill Estates: VA-7 - MM 28.1 - WB, 20.1 miles SW of Make Shift Estates.

Rosehill Estates: VA-7 - MM 28.1 - WBRosehill Estates · 20.1 mi SWOn Windy
Leesburg: VA-7 - MM 36.3 - WBLeesburg · 20.1 mi SOn Windy
Purcellville: VA-287 - SB - VA-7Purcellville · 20.2 mi SWOn Windy
Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659unknown · 21.0 mi SOn Windy
University Center: VA-7 - EB - VA-28University Center · 23.4 mi SOn Windy
Martinsburg: Chapel ViewMartinsburg · 24.1 mi WOn Windy
Dulles Town Center: VA-28 - MM 44 - SBDulles Town Center · 24.6 mi SOn Windy
Cascades: VA-7 - MM 48.1 - WBCascades · 25.0 mi SOn Windy
Emmitsburg: NorthgateEmmitsburg · 25.3 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Make Shift Estates.

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Questions about Make Shift Estates

Where is Make Shift Estates, MD?

Make Shift Estates is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 2.1 miles NW of Braddock Heights.

What county is Make Shift Estates in?

Make Shift Estates is in Frederick County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Make Shift Estates, MD?

The ZIP code for Make Shift Estates is 21703.

What is the nearest town to Make Shift Estates?

Braddock Heights, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Make Shift Estates?

Yes. The closest is Rosehill Estates: VA-7 - MM 28.1 - WB, 20.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Make Shift Estates?

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

What is the coldest month in Make Shift Estates?

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

How much does it rain in Make Shift Estates?

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

Does it snow in Make Shift Estates?

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

When is the best time to visit Make Shift Estates?

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

What climate does Make Shift Estates have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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