Ottersdale, MD
Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland
Ottersdale is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland. It is 1.8 miles N of Taneytown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21787.
Ottersdale at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Carroll County
- ZIP code
- 21787
- Nearest town
- Taneytown (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6317, -77.1669
Weather in Ottersdale now
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Ottersdale weather by the hour
Ottersdale weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ottersdale.
This week in Ottersdale
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ottersdale
What is the weather usually like in Ottersdale?
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 Ottersdale: 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 Ottersdale.
Ottersdale weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ottersdale through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:20 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 Ottersdale?
Ottersdale 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 Ottersdale 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 Ottersdale
The closest live webcam is Freedom Township, 9.7 miles NW of Ottersdale.
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Other communities near Ottersdale
- Copperville0.7 mi E
- Otterdale Mill1.1 mi S
- Trevanion1.5 mi E
- Union Hills2.4 mi SE
- Keyview2.6 mi SE
- Joseph Meadows3.1 mi E
- Key Heights3.2 mi SE
- Feesersburg3.3 mi SW
- Walden Farms3.3 mi SW
- Sharretts3.5 mi W
- Tyrone Acres3.5 mi E
- Tyrone Acres3.5 mi E
- West View Terrace3.6 mi S
- Uniontown3.8 mi SE
- Larox Miracle Land3.9 mi E
Questions about Ottersdale
Where is Ottersdale, MD?
Ottersdale is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland, 1.8 miles N of Taneytown.
What county is Ottersdale in?
Ottersdale is in Carroll County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Ottersdale, MD?
The ZIP code for Ottersdale is 21787.
What is the nearest town to Ottersdale?
Taneytown, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ottersdale?
Yes. The closest is Freedom Township, 9.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ottersdale?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ottersdale?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Ottersdale?
About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ottersdale?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ottersdale?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ottersdale have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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