Richardson Ridge, MD

Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland

Richardson Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland. It is 4.8 miles SE of Westminster, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21158.

Richardson Ridge at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Carroll County
ZIP code
21158
Nearest town
Westminster (4.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.6292, -77.0694

Weather in Richardson Ridge now

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Richardson Ridge weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richardson Ridge

What is the weather usually like in Richardson Ridge?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°35°53°72°90°39°21°Jan42°23°Feb50°30°Mar63°40°Apr72°50°May81°60°Jun85°64°Jul84°62°Aug77°54°Sep66°43°Oct54°33°Nov44°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.6"Feb3.7"Mar3.7"Apr3.9"May3.7"Jun4.3"Jul3.9"Aug4.8"Sep3.9"Oct3.1"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HANOVER 4 SW, PA US (USC00363665), adjusted for the elevation of Richardson Ridge.

Richardson Ridge weather month by month

January
39° 21°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 8.0 in of snow
February
42° 23°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 9.7 in of snow
March
50° 30°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
April
63° 40°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
72° 50°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
81° 60°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 64°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 62°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 54°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 43°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
54° 33°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
December
44° 26°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Richardson Ridge through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM5:09 PM9 h 44 min
February6:58 AM5:45 PM10 h 47 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:47 PM13 h 18 min
May5:52 AM8:17 PM14 h 25 min
June5:38 AM8:39 PM15 h 0 min
July5:51 AM8:36 PM14 h 44 min
August6:19 AM8:05 PM13 h 46 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 30 min
October7:17 AM6:30 PM11 h 13 min
November6:51 AM4:54 PM10 h 3 min
December7:20 AM4:46 PM9 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Richardson Ridge?

Richardson Ridge has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 44.1 inches (1,120 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Richardson Ridge 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 Richardson Ridge

The closest live webcam is Sedgwick, 13.2 miles NW of Richardson Ridge.

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Questions about Richardson Ridge

Where is Richardson Ridge, MD?

Richardson Ridge is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland, 4.8 miles SE of Westminster.

What county is Richardson Ridge in?

Richardson Ridge is in Carroll County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Richardson Ridge, MD?

The ZIP code for Richardson Ridge is 21158.

What is the nearest town to Richardson Ridge?

Westminster, 4.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Richardson Ridge?

Yes. The closest is Sedgwick, 13.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Richardson Ridge?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Richardson Ridge?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Richardson Ridge?

About 44.1 inches (1,120 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Richardson Ridge?

Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Richardson Ridge?

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

What climate does Richardson Ridge have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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