Rock Creek Forest, MD

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland

Rock Creek Forest is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 0.9 miles W of Chevy Chase, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20815.

Rock Creek Forest at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Montgomery County
ZIP code
20815
Nearest town
Chevy Chase (0.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.9908, -77.0567

Weather in Rock Creek Forest now

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Rock Creek Forest weather by the hour

Rock Creek Forest weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rock Creek Forest.

This week in Rock Creek Forest

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Creek Forest

What is the weather usually like in Rock Creek Forest?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°75°93°43°26°Jan46°27°Feb55°33°Mar68°44°Apr76°54°May84°63°Jun88°68°Jul86°66°Aug79°59°Sep68°47°Oct56°36°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan3.2"Feb4.1"Mar3.5"Apr4.4"May4.2"Jun5.1"Jul4.4"Aug4.5"Sep4.4"Oct3.3"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit Rock Creek Forest: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DALECARLIA RSVR, MD US (USC00182325), adjusted for the elevation of Rock Creek Forest.

Rock Creek Forest weather month by month

January
43° 26°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
February
46° 27°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
March
55° 33°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
68° 44°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 54°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 63°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 68°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 66°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
79° 59°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
68° 47°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 36°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 30°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rock Creek Forest through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:11 PM9 h 47 min
February6:57 AM5:46 PM10 h 49 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:46 PM13 h 16 min
May5:53 AM8:15 PM14 h 21 min
June5:40 AM8:37 PM14 h 56 min
July5:53 AM8:34 PM14 h 41 min
August6:20 AM8:04 PM13 h 44 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:55 PM10 h 5 min
December7:18 AM4:48 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Rock Creek Forest?

Rock Creek Forest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rock Creek Forest is May–June and September–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 Rock Creek Forest

The closest live webcam is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 3.8 miles NW of Rock Creek Forest.

Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 3.8 mi NWOn Windy
Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological ParkWashington · 4.4 mi SOn Windy
Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial ParkWashington · 6.2 mi SEOn Windy
Rosslyn: Key Bridge at Gw Pkwyunknown · 6.3 mi SOn Windy
Rosslyn: Lee Hwy /EB/ at North Fort Myer Drunknown · 6.4 mi SOn Windy
North Highland › West: Custis Memorial Parkwayunknown · 6.4 mi SOn Windy
Rosslyn: LEE HWY AT OAK ST. (WB)unknown · 6.4 mi SOn Windy
Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.8 - WBunknown · 6.4 mi SOn Windy
Rosslyn: I-66 MM 74.3 - WBunknown · 6.4 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rock Creek Forest.

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Questions about Rock Creek Forest

Where is Rock Creek Forest, MD?

Rock Creek Forest is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 0.9 miles W of Chevy Chase.

What county is Rock Creek Forest in?

Rock Creek Forest is in Montgomery County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Rock Creek Forest, MD?

The ZIP code for Rock Creek Forest is 20815.

What is the nearest town to Rock Creek Forest?

Chevy Chase, 0.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rock Creek Forest?

Yes. The closest is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 3.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rock Creek Forest?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Rock Creek Forest?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Rock Creek Forest?

About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Rock Creek Forest?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rock Creek Forest?

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

What climate does Rock Creek Forest have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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