Rocky Ridge, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Rocky Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 3.8 miles W of Graceham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21778.
Rocky Ridge at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21778
- Nearest town
- Graceham (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6050, -77.3178
Weather in Rocky Ridge now
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Rocky Ridge weather by the hour
Rocky Ridge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rocky Ridge.
This week in Rocky Ridge
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rocky Ridge
What is the weather usually like in Rocky Ridge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,185 mm
- 27.5 insnowfall per year · 70 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rocky Ridge: 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.
Rocky Ridge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rocky Ridge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rocky Ridge?
Rocky Ridge 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 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
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 8.3 miles N of Rocky Ridge.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rocky Ridge.
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Questions about Rocky Ridge
Where is Rocky Ridge, MD?
Rocky Ridge is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 3.8 miles W of Graceham.
What county is Rocky Ridge in?
Rocky Ridge is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Rocky Ridge, MD?
The ZIP code for Rocky Ridge is 21778.
What is the nearest town to Rocky Ridge?
Graceham, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rocky Ridge?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg: Northgate, 8.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rocky Ridge?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rocky Ridge?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Rocky Ridge?
About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Rocky Ridge?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rocky Ridge?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rocky Ridge have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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