Observatory Heights subdivision, MD

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland

Observatory Heights subdivision is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 0.8 miles N of Gaithersburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20877.

Observatory Heights subdivision at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Montgomery County
ZIP code
20877, 20899
Nearest town
Gaithersburg (0.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.1383, -77.2003

Weather in Observatory Heights subdivision now

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Observatory Heights subdivision weather by the hour

Observatory Heights subdivision weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Observatory Heights subdivision.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Observatory Heights subdivision

What is the weather usually like in Observatory Heights subdivision?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°57°75°92°42°27°Jan45°28°Feb54°36°Mar66°46°Apr74°55°May82°64°Jun87°69°Jul85°67°Aug78°60°Sep66°48°Oct56°38°Nov46°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.6"Feb3.7"Mar3.2"Apr3.6"May4.0"Jun4.0"Jul3.1"Aug4.0"Sep3.5"Oct3.3"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Observatory Heights subdivision: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKVILLE 1 NE, MD US (USC00187705), adjusted for the elevation of Observatory Heights subdivision.

Observatory Heights subdivision weather month by month

January
42° 27°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
45° 28°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
54° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
66° 46°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
74° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
82° 64°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
87° 69°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 67°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
78° 60°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 48°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
56° 38°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
46° 31°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Observatory Heights subdivision through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:11 PM9 h 46 min
February6:58 AM5:47 PM10 h 48 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:47 PM13 h 17 min
May5:53 AM8:16 PM14 h 22 min
June5:40 AM8:38 PM14 h 57 min
July5:53 AM8:35 PM14 h 41 min
August6:20 AM8:05 PM13 h 44 min
September6:49 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:17 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:50 AM4:56 PM10 h 5 min
December7:19 AM4:48 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in Observatory Heights subdivision?

Observatory Heights subdivision has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Observatory Heights subdivision 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 Observatory Heights subdivision

The closest live webcam is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 9.0 miles SE of Observatory Heights subdivision.

Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 9.0 mi SEOn Windy
Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.5 - NBunknown · 12.1 mi SOn Windy
Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.7 - SBunknown · 12.1 mi SOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 42.8 - SBunknown · 12.2 mi SOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 42.9 - SBunknown · 12.2 mi SOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 - MM 51.3 - EBDranesville · 12.3 mi SWOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 - MM 51.9 - WBDranesville · 12.3 mi SWOn Windy
Colvin's Glen: VA-7 - MM 52.4 - WBunknown · 12.4 mi SWOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 at Fairfax Co PkwyDranesville · 12.5 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Observatory Heights subdivision.

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Questions about Observatory Heights subdivision

Where is Observatory Heights subdivision, MD?

Observatory Heights subdivision is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 0.8 miles N of Gaithersburg.

What county is Observatory Heights subdivision in?

Observatory Heights subdivision is in Montgomery County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Observatory Heights subdivision, MD?

The ZIP code for Observatory Heights subdivision is 20877.

What is the nearest town to Observatory Heights subdivision?

Gaithersburg, 0.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Observatory Heights subdivision?

Yes. The closest is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 9.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Observatory Heights subdivision?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Observatory Heights subdivision?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Observatory Heights subdivision?

About 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Observatory Heights subdivision?

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

When is the best time to visit Observatory Heights subdivision?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Observatory Heights subdivision have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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