Rocky Ridge Estates, MD

Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland

Rocky Ridge Estates is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 4.5 miles W of Graceham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21778.

Rocky Ridge Estates at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Frederick County
ZIP code
21778
Nearest town
Graceham (4.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.6075, -77.3028

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Rocky Ridge Estates weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rocky Ridge Estates.

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What is the weather usually like in Rocky Ridge Estates?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°54°72°90°40°22°Jan43°23°Feb52°30°Mar64°40°Apr72°51°May81°60°Jun85°64°Jul84°62°Aug77°55°Sep66°44°Oct54°33°Nov44°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.6"Feb4.2"Mar3.9"Apr4.3"May4.3"Jun4.3"Jul3.5"Aug5.2"Sep3.8"Oct3.4"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit Rocky Ridge Estates: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EMMITSBURG 2 SE, MD US (USC00182906), adjusted for the elevation of Rocky Ridge Estates.

Rocky Ridge Estates weather month by month

January
40° 22°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 8.7 in of snow
February
43° 23°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 8.8 in of snow
March
52° 30°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
April
64° 40°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
72° 51°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
81° 60°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 64°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 62°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 55°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
66° 44°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
54° 33°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
44° 27°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rocky Ridge Estates through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:10 PM9 h 44 min
February6:59 AM5:46 PM10 h 47 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:48 PM13 h 18 min
May5:53 AM8:18 PM14 h 24 min
June5:39 AM8:40 PM15 h 0 min
July5:52 AM8:37 PM14 h 44 min
August6:20 AM8:06 PM13 h 46 min
September6:49 AM7:19 PM12 h 30 min
October7:18 AM6:31 PM11 h 13 min
November6:52 AM4:55 PM10 h 3 min
December7:21 AM4:47 PM9 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Rocky Ridge Estates?

Rocky Ridge Estates has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).

It gets about 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rocky Ridge Estates 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 Ridge Estates

The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 8.1 miles N of Rocky Ridge Estates.

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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rocky Ridge Estates.

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Questions about Rocky Ridge Estates

Where is Rocky Ridge Estates, MD?

Rocky Ridge Estates is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 4.5 miles W of Graceham.

What county is Rocky Ridge Estates in?

Rocky Ridge Estates is in Frederick County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Rocky Ridge Estates, MD?

The ZIP code for Rocky Ridge Estates is 21778.

What is the nearest town to Rocky Ridge Estates?

Graceham, 4.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rocky Ridge Estates?

Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 8.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rocky Ridge Estates?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Rocky Ridge Estates?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Rocky Ridge Estates?

About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Rocky Ridge Estates?

Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rocky Ridge Estates?

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

What climate does Rocky Ridge Estates have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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