Prathertown, MD

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland

Prathertown is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 0.7 miles SW of Montgomery Village, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20886.

Prathertown at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Montgomery County
ZIP code
20886
Nearest town
Montgomery Village (0.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.1969, -77.1989

Weather in Prathertown now

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Prathertown weather by the hour

Prathertown weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prathertown

What is the weather usually like in Prathertown?

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 Prathertown: 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 Prathertown.

Prathertown 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 Prathertown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:11 PM9 h 46 min
February6:58 AM5:47 PM10 h 48 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:47 PM13 h 17 min
May5:53 AM8:16 PM14 h 22 min
June5:40 AM8:38 PM14 h 57 min
July5:53 AM8:35 PM14 h 42 min
August6:20 AM8:05 PM13 h 44 min
September6:49 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:17 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:50 AM4:55 PM10 h 4 min
December7:19 AM4:48 PM9 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Prathertown?

Prathertown 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 Prathertown 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 Prathertown

The closest live webcam is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 12.4 miles SE of Prathertown.

Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 12.4 mi SEOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 at Fairfax Co PkwyDranesville · 15.7 mi SWOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 - MM 51.3 - EBDranesville · 15.7 mi SWOn Windy
Cascades: VA-7 - MM 48.1 - WBCascades · 15.8 mi SWOn Windy
Dranesville: VA-7 - MM 51.9 - WBDranesville · 15.8 mi SWOn Windy
Colvin's Glen: VA-7 - MM 52.4 - WBunknown · 15.9 mi SWOn Windy
Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.5 - NBunknown · 16.1 mi SOn Windy
Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.7 - SBunknown · 16.1 mi SOn Windy
Colvin's Glen: VA-7 - MM 53.1 - WBunknown · 16.2 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Prathertown.

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Questions about Prathertown

Where is Prathertown, MD?

Prathertown is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 0.7 miles SW of Montgomery Village.

What county is Prathertown in?

Prathertown is in Montgomery County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Prathertown, MD?

The ZIP code for Prathertown is 20886.

What is the nearest town to Prathertown?

Montgomery Village, 0.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Prathertown?

Yes. The closest is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 12.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Prathertown?

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

What is the coldest month in Prathertown?

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

How much does it rain in Prathertown?

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

Does it snow in Prathertown?

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

When is the best time to visit Prathertown?

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

What climate does Prathertown have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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