Rocky Forge, MD
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Maryland
Rocky Forge is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Maryland. It is 1.9 miles SW of Leitersburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21742.
Rocky Forge at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 21742
- Nearest town
- Leitersburg (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7183, -77.6053
Weather in Rocky Forge now
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Rocky Forge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rocky Forge.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rocky Forge
What is the weather usually like in Rocky Forge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 35.6 inprecipitation per year · 904 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rocky Forge: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SMITHSBURG 2NW, MD US (USC00188371), adjusted for the elevation of Rocky Forge.
Rocky Forge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rocky Forge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rocky Forge?
Rocky Forge has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 35.6 inches (904 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Rocky Forge 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 Rocky Forge
The closest live webcam is Antrim Township, 6.6 miles W of Rocky Forge.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rocky Forge.
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Questions about Rocky Forge
Where is Rocky Forge, MD?
Rocky Forge is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Maryland, 1.9 miles SW of Leitersburg.
What county is Rocky Forge in?
Rocky Forge is in Washington County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Rocky Forge, MD?
The ZIP code for Rocky Forge is 21742.
What is the nearest town to Rocky Forge?
Leitersburg, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rocky Forge?
Yes. The closest is Antrim Township, 6.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rocky Forge?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rocky Forge?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Rocky Forge?
About 35.6 inches (904 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Rocky Forge?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rocky Forge?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rocky Forge have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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