Potomac Estates, MD

Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland

Potomac Estates is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland. It is 4.7 miles S of Mount Airy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21771.

Potomac Estates at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Carroll County
ZIP code
21771
Nearest town
Mount Airy (4.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.4381, -77.1844

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Potomac Estates weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Potomac Estates.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potomac Estates

What is the weather usually like in Potomac Estates?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°54°72°89°39°24°Jan43°26°Feb52°33°Mar64°43°Apr73°53°May80°62°Jun84°66°Jul83°65°Aug76°58°Sep65°47°Oct53°36°Nov44°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.0"Feb4.0"Mar3.6"Apr4.4"May4.7"Jun4.5"Jul4.2"Aug4.8"Sep4.0"Oct3.5"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Potomac Estates: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DAMASCUS 3 SSW, MD US (USC00182336), adjusted for the elevation of Potomac Estates.

Potomac Estates weather month by month

January
39° 24°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
February
43° 26°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 11.1 in of snow
March
52° 33°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
April
64° 43°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
73° 53°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 66°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 65°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
65° 47°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 36°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
44° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Potomac Estates through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM5:10 PM9 h 45 min
February6:58 AM5:46 PM10 h 47 min
March7:18 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:47 PM13 h 18 min
May5:53 AM8:17 PM14 h 24 min
June5:39 AM8:39 PM14 h 59 min
July5:52 AM8:36 PM14 h 43 min
August6:20 AM8:06 PM13 h 45 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 30 min
October7:17 AM6:31 PM11 h 13 min
November6:51 AM4:55 PM10 h 3 min
December7:20 AM4:47 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Potomac Estates?

Potomac Estates 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 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Potomac Estates 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 Potomac Estates

The closest live webcam is Freedom Township, 20.8 miles N of Potomac Estates.

Freedom TownshipFreedom Township · 20.8 mi NOn Windy
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Lake Heritageunknown · 24.9 mi NOn Windy
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GettysburgGettysburg · 26.8 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Potomac Estates.

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Questions about Potomac Estates

Where is Potomac Estates, MD?

Potomac Estates is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland, 4.7 miles S of Mount Airy.

What county is Potomac Estates in?

Potomac Estates is in Carroll County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Potomac Estates, MD?

The ZIP code for Potomac Estates is 21771.

What is the nearest town to Potomac Estates?

Mount Airy, 4.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Potomac Estates?

Yes. The closest is Freedom Township, 20.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Potomac Estates?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Potomac Estates?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Potomac Estates?

About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Potomac Estates?

Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Potomac Estates?

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

What climate does Potomac Estates have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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