Riverwood, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Riverwood is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 2.1 miles SE of Urbana, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21704.
Riverwood at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21704
- Nearest town
- Urbana (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3544, -77.3567
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 · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,105 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riverwood: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FREDERICK POLICE BRKS, MD US (USC00183348), 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 | 5:11 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 27 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 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Riverwood is May and August to October. 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 Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659, 20.4 miles S of Riverwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riverwood.
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Map of Riverwood, MD
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- Stone Barn Station1.6 mi SW
- Araby View1.6 mi W
- Double Tree Estates1.7 mi NW
- Ijamsville1.8 mi E
- Hines Woods1.8 mi N
- Ijamsville Heights1.9 mi E
- Reichs Ford Estates2.0 mi N
- Reichs Ford Estates2.0 mi N
- Aylor2.1 mi N
- Urbana Overlook2.4 mi S
- Urbana Overlook2.4 mi S
- South Covell2.5 mi SW
Questions about Riverwood
Where is Riverwood, MD?
Riverwood is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 2.1 miles SE of Urbana.
What county is Riverwood in?
Riverwood is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Riverwood, MD?
The ZIP code for Riverwood is 21704.
What is the nearest town to Riverwood?
Urbana, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riverwood?
Yes. The closest is Belmont Country Club: VA-7 - EB - at VA-659, 20.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riverwood?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverwood?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Riverwood?
About 43.5 inches (1,105 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 and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riverwood have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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