Potomac Overlook, MD

Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland

Potomac Overlook is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 2.4 miles S of Point of Rocks, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21777.

Potomac Overlook at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Frederick County
ZIP code
21777
Nearest town
Point of Rocks (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.3114, -77.5428

Weather in Potomac Overlook now

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Potomac Overlook weather by the hour

Potomac Overlook weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Potomac Overlook

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potomac Overlook

What is the weather usually like in Potomac Overlook?

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 Overlook: 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 Overlook.

Potomac Overlook 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 Overlook 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 AM7:49 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 13 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 Overlook?

Potomac Overlook 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 Overlook 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 Overlook

The closest live webcam is Rosehill Estates: VA-7 - MM 28.1 - WB, 13.9 miles SW of Potomac Overlook.

Rosehill Estates: VA-7 - MM 28.1 - WBRosehill Estates · 13.9 mi SWOn Windy
Purcellville: VA-287 - SB - VA-7Purcellville · 14.0 mi SWOn Windy
Leesburg: VA-7 - MM 36.3 - WBLeesburg · 14.5 mi SOn Windy
Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659unknown · 16.1 mi SOn Windy
University Center: VA-7 - EB - VA-28University Center · 19.3 mi SOn Windy
Dulles Town Center: VA-28 - MM 44 - SBDulles Town Center · 20.5 mi SOn Windy
Martinsburg: Chapel ViewMartinsburg · 21.1 mi WOn Windy
Horse Shoe Curve: VA-7 - EB - near VA RT-601unknown · 21.2 mi SWOn Windy
Cascades: VA-7 - MM 48.1 - WBCascades · 21.2 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Potomac Overlook

Where is Potomac Overlook, MD?

Potomac Overlook is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 2.4 miles S of Point of Rocks.

What county is Potomac Overlook in?

Potomac Overlook is in Frederick County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Potomac Overlook, MD?

The ZIP code for Potomac Overlook is 21777.

What is the nearest town to Potomac Overlook?

Point of Rocks, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Potomac Overlook?

Yes. The closest is Rosehill Estates: VA-7 - MM 28.1 - WB, 13.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Potomac Overlook?

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

What is the coldest month in Potomac Overlook?

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

How much does it rain in Potomac Overlook?

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

Does it snow in Potomac Overlook?

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

When is the best time to visit Potomac Overlook?

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

What climate does Potomac Overlook have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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