Riverwood, MD
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland
Riverwood is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 1.3 miles N of Darnestown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20878.
Riverwood at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 20878
- Nearest town
- Darnestown (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0722, -77.3042
Weather in Riverwood now
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Riverwood weather by the hour
Riverwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riverwood.
This week in Riverwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riverwood
What is the weather usually like in Riverwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 41.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,050 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riverwood: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKVILLE 1 NE, MD US (USC00187705), adjusted for the elevation of Riverwood.
Riverwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 47 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 | 5:54 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Riverwood?
Riverwood has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Riverwood 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 Riverwood
The closest live webcam is Dranesville: VA-7 at Fairfax Co Pkwy, 5.4 miles SW of Riverwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riverwood.
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- Deakins Range0.5 mi N
- Esworthy Park0.9 mi E
- Woodbyran Farms1.1 mi N
- Esworthy Estates1.1 mi E
- Tobytown1.2 mi SE
- Ridgeland Farm Estates1.2 mi N
- Rushville1.3 mi W
- Potomac Chase Estates1.5 mi E
- Estates At Rivers Edge1.6 mi SE
- Polo Club Estates1.8 mi E
- Travilah Meadows1.8 mi E
- Seneca1.9 mi W
- Seneca1.9 mi W
- Spring Meadows2.0 mi N
Questions about Riverwood
Where is Riverwood, MD?
Riverwood is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 1.3 miles N of Darnestown.
What county is Riverwood in?
Riverwood is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Riverwood, MD?
The ZIP code for Riverwood is 20878.
What is the nearest town to Riverwood?
Darnestown, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riverwood?
Yes. The closest is Dranesville: VA-7 at Fairfax Co Pkwy, 5.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riverwood?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverwood?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Riverwood?
About 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Riverwood?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Riverwood?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riverwood have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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