Potomac Gateway, MD

Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland

Potomac Gateway is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 1.0 miles SE of Point of Rocks, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21777.

Potomac Gateway at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Frederick County
ZIP code
21777
Nearest town
Point of Rocks (1.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.2906, -77.5397

Weather in Potomac Gateway now

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Potomac Gateway weather by the hour

Potomac Gateway weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Potomac Gateway

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potomac Gateway

What is the weather usually like in Potomac Gateway?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°58°76°94°43°26°Jan48°29°Feb55°36°Mar69°45°Apr77°55°May85°63°Jun89°68°Jul87°66°Aug80°59°Sep69°47°Oct56°38°Nov47°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.9"Feb3.7"Mar3.6"Apr4.0"May4.3"Jun3.9"Jul2.9"Aug5.8"Sep3.3"Oct2.7"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Potomac Gateway: 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 Potomac Gateway.

Potomac Gateway weather month by month

January
43° 26°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
48° 29°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
55° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
April
69° 45°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
77° 55°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 63°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 68°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 66°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 59°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
69° 47°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
56° 38°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
47° 31°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Potomac Gateway through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:12 PM9 h 46 min
February7:00 AM5:48 PM10 h 48 min
March7:19 AM7:18 PM11 h 58 min
April6:31 AM7:48 PM13 h 17 min
May5:54 AM8:18 PM14 h 23 min
June5:41 AM8:40 PM14 h 58 min
July5:54 AM8:37 PM14 h 42 min
August6:21 AM8:07 PM13 h 45 min
September6:50 AM7:20 PM12 h 29 min
October7:18 AM6:32 PM11 h 14 min
November6:52 AM4:57 PM10 h 4 min
December7:21 AM4:49 PM9 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Potomac Gateway?

Potomac Gateway 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 Potomac Gateway 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 Potomac Gateway

The closest live webcam is Rosehill Estates: VA-7 - MM 28.1 - WB, 12.8 miles SW of Potomac Gateway.

Rosehill Estates: VA-7 - MM 28.1 - WBRosehill Estates · 12.8 mi SWOn Windy
Purcellville: VA-287 - SB - VA-7Purcellville · 12.9 mi SWOn Windy
Leesburg: VA-7 - MM 36.3 - WBLeesburg · 13.1 mi SOn Windy
Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659unknown · 14.7 mi SOn Windy
University Center: VA-7 - EB - VA-28University Center · 17.9 mi SOn Windy
Dulles Town Center: VA-28 - MM 44 - SBDulles Town Center · 19.0 mi SOn Windy
Cascades: VA-7 - MM 48.1 - WBCascades · 19.8 mi SEOn Windy
Ryan: Loudoun Co. Pkwy - SB - at Waxpool Rdunknown · 19.8 mi SOn Windy
Horse Shoe Curve: VA-7 - EB - near VA RT-601unknown · 20.4 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Potomac Gateway

Where is Potomac Gateway, MD?

Potomac Gateway is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 1.0 miles SE of Point of Rocks.

What county is Potomac Gateway in?

Potomac Gateway is in Frederick County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Potomac Gateway, MD?

The ZIP code for Potomac Gateway is 21777.

What is the nearest town to Potomac Gateway?

Point of Rocks, 1.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Potomac Gateway?

Yes. The closest is Rosehill Estates: VA-7 - MM 28.1 - WB, 12.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Potomac Gateway?

July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Potomac Gateway?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Potomac Gateway?

About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Potomac Gateway?

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

When is the best time to visit Potomac Gateway?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Potomac Gateway have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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