Ritter, MD
Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland
Ritter is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland. It is 5.6 miles N of New Windsor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21776.
Ritter at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Carroll County
- ZIP code
- 21776
- Nearest town
- New Windsor (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4639, -77.1203
Weather in Ritter now
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Ritter weather by the hour
Ritter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ritter.
This week in Ritter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ritter
What is the weather usually like in Ritter?
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 Ritter: 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 Ritter.
Ritter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ritter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ritter?
Ritter 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 Ritter 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 Ritter
The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 19.7 miles E of Ritter.
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Questions about Ritter
Where is Ritter, MD?
Ritter is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland, 5.6 miles N of New Windsor.
What county is Ritter in?
Ritter is in Carroll County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Ritter, MD?
The ZIP code for Ritter is 21776.
What is the nearest town to Ritter?
New Windsor, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ritter?
Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 19.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ritter?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ritter?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ritter?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ritter?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ritter?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ritter have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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