Phelps, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Phelps is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 2.2 miles SW of Middletown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21714.
Phelps at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21714
- Nearest town
- Middletown (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4539, -77.4975
Weather in Phelps now
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Phelps weather by the hour
Phelps weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Phelps.
This week in Phelps
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Phelps
What is the weather usually like in Phelps?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,105 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Phelps: 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 Phelps.
Phelps weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Phelps through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Phelps?
Phelps 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 Phelps 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 Phelps
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 21.4 miles NE of Phelps.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Phelps.
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- Irongate0.7 mi SE
- Valley View Estates0.9 mi W
- Akers Acres1.2 mi SE
- Gambrill South1.4 mi NW
- Hawbottom1.5 mi NW
- Hawbottom Heights1.5 mi N
- San-Di-Gan1.5 mi SE
- Edinburg Forest1.7 mi S
- Ridge Crest Estates1.7 mi S
- Sunny Acres1.7 mi E
- Bootjack Springs Estates1.9 mi NE
- Howards Retreat1.9 mi E
- Overbrook2.0 mi SE
Questions about Phelps
Where is Phelps, MD?
Phelps is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 2.2 miles SW of Middletown.
What county is Phelps in?
Phelps is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Phelps, MD?
The ZIP code for Phelps is 21714.
What is the nearest town to Phelps?
Middletown, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Phelps?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 21.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Phelps?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Phelps?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Phelps?
About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Phelps?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Phelps?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Phelps have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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