Poplar Knob, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Poplar Knob is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 1.1 miles NE of Thurmont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21788.
Poplar Knob at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21788
- Nearest town
- Thurmont (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6092, -77.4217
Weather in Poplar Knob now
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Poplar Knob weather by the hour
Poplar Knob weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Poplar Knob.
This week in Poplar Knob
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Poplar Knob
What is the weather usually like in Poplar Knob?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,235 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Poplar Knob: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CATOCTIN MTN PARK, MD US (USC00181530), adjusted for the elevation of Poplar Knob.
Poplar Knob weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Poplar Knob through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:38 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 | 6:32 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Poplar Knob?
Poplar Knob has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Poplar Knob 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 Poplar Knob
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 10.1 miles NE of Poplar Knob.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Poplar Knob.
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Other communities near Poplar Knob
- Thurmont Overlook0.2 mi W
- Gateway subdivision0.9 mi E
- Devilbiss Estates0.9 mi S
- Knowles1.0 mi S
- Jimtown1.7 mi SE
- Thurmont West subdivision1.7 mi N
- Kesselring1.7 mi SE
- Sunday1.8 mi S
- Catoctin Highlands subdivision1.8 mi N
- Catoctin Heights subdivision2.0 mi N
- Whispering Pines2.2 mi NE
- Catoctin Furnace2.2 mi S
- Staubs Thurmont Acres2.2 mi NE
- Roddy2.4 mi NE
- Smithbrook Acres2.4 mi N
Questions about Poplar Knob
Where is Poplar Knob, MD?
Poplar Knob is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 1.1 miles NE of Thurmont.
What county is Poplar Knob in?
Poplar Knob is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Poplar Knob, MD?
The ZIP code for Poplar Knob is 21788.
What is the nearest town to Poplar Knob?
Thurmont, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Poplar Knob?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 10.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Poplar Knob?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Poplar Knob?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Poplar Knob?
About 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Poplar Knob?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Poplar Knob?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Poplar Knob have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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