Motters, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Motters is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 3.2 miles N of Emmitsburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21727.
Motters at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21727
- Nearest town
- Emmitsburg (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6589, -77.3306
Weather in Motters now
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Motters weather by the hour
Motters weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Motters.
This week in Motters
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Motters
What is the weather usually like in Motters?
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 Motters: 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 Motters.
Motters weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Motters through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:10 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 | 6:29 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:52 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 2 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 Motters?
Motters 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 Motters 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 Motters
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 4.8 miles N of Motters.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Motters.
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Questions about Motters
Where is Motters, MD?
Motters is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 3.2 miles N of Emmitsburg.
What county is Motters in?
Motters is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Motters, MD?
The ZIP code for Motters is 21727.
What is the nearest town to Motters?
Emmitsburg, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Motters?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 4.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Motters?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Motters?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Motters?
About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Motters?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Motters?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Motters have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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