Medford, MD
Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland
Medford is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland. It is 2.4 miles W of New Windsor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21776.
Medford at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Carroll County
- ZIP code
- 21776
- Nearest town
- New Windsor (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.5481, -77.0542
Weather in Medford now
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Medford weather by the hour
Medford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Medford.
This week in Medford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Medford
What is the weather usually like in Medford?
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 Medford: 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 Medford.
Medford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Medford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Medford?
Medford 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 Medford 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 Medford
The closest live webcam is Freedom Township, 18.0 miles NW of Medford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Medford.
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Questions about Medford
Where is Medford, MD?
Medford is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland, 2.4 miles W of New Windsor.
What county is Medford in?
Medford is in Carroll County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Medford, MD?
The ZIP code for Medford is 21776.
What is the nearest town to Medford?
New Windsor, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Medford?
Yes. The closest is Freedom Township, 18.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Medford?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Medford?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Medford?
About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Medford?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Medford?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Medford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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