Purdum, MD
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland
Purdum is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 2.5 miles E of Damascus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20872.
Purdum at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 20872
- Nearest town
- Damascus (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2844, -77.2406
Weather in Purdum now
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Purdum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Purdum.
This week in Purdum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Purdum
What is the weather usually like in Purdum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,216 mm
- 31.4 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Purdum: 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 Purdum.
Purdum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Purdum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Purdum?
Purdum 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 Purdum 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 Purdum
The closest live webcam is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 18.9 miles SE of Purdum.
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Map of Purdum, MD
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Other communities near Purdum
- Diamond View1.1 mi E
- Lewisdale1.1 mi W
- Damascus View1.5 mi E
- Damascus Manor1.6 mi E
- Spring Garden Estates1.7 mi SE
- Damascus Valley Park1.9 mi E
- Damascus Gardens2.0 mi E
- Damascus Terrace2.1 mi E
- Sweepstakes2.2 mi SE
- Southview2.2 mi SE
- The Ponderosa2.3 mi W
- Sunnybrook Farms2.3 mi N
- Duvall Manor2.3 mi SE
- Watkins Wilderness2.5 mi N
- Damascus Hill2.6 mi SE
Questions about Purdum
Where is Purdum, MD?
Purdum is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 2.5 miles E of Damascus.
What county is Purdum in?
Purdum is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Purdum, MD?
The ZIP code for Purdum is 20872.
What is the nearest town to Purdum?
Damascus, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Purdum?
Yes. The closest is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 18.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Purdum?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Purdum?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Purdum?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Purdum?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Purdum?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Purdum have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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