Scotland, MD

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland

Scotland is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 2.1 miles E of North Bethesda, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20852.

Scotland at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Montgomery County
ZIP code
20852
Nearest town
North Bethesda (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.0406, -77.1594

Weather in Scotland now

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Scotland weather by the hour

Scotland weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Scotland.

This week in Scotland

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scotland

What is the weather usually like in Scotland?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°57°75°92°42°27°Jan45°28°Feb54°36°Mar66°46°Apr74°55°May82°64°Jun87°69°Jul85°67°Aug78°60°Sep66°48°Oct56°38°Nov46°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.6"Feb3.7"Mar3.2"Apr3.6"May4.0"Jun4.0"Jul3.1"Aug4.0"Sep3.5"Oct3.3"Nov3.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKVILLE 1 NE, MD US (USC00187705), adjusted for the elevation of Scotland.

Scotland weather month by month

January
42° 27°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
45° 28°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
54° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
66° 46°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
74° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
82° 64°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
87° 69°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 67°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
78° 60°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 48°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
56° 38°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
46° 31°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Scotland through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:11 PM9 h 47 min
February6:58 AM5:47 PM10 h 48 min
March7:18 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:47 PM13 h 17 min
May5:53 AM8:16 PM14 h 22 min
June5:40 AM8:37 PM14 h 56 min
July5:53 AM8:35 PM14 h 41 min
August6:20 AM8:05 PM13 h 44 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:17 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:50 AM4:56 PM10 h 5 min
December7:19 AM4:48 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in Scotland?

Scotland has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Scotland 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 Scotland

The closest live webcam is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 3.2 miles E of Scotland.

Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 3.2 mi EOn Windy
Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.5 - NBunknown · 5.4 mi SOn Windy
Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.7 - SBunknown · 5.5 mi SOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 42.8 - SBunknown · 5.6 mi SOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 42.9 - SBunknown · 5.6 mi SOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 43.4 - SBunknown · 6.1 mi SOn Windy
Broyhill-Langley Estates: I-495 - MM 43.5 - NBunknown · 6.3 mi SOn Windy
McLean: I-495 - MM 44.5 - SBMcLean · 7.1 mi SOn Windy
Lewinsville: I-495 - MM 45.2 - NBunknown · 7.7 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Scotland.

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Map of Scotland, MD

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Questions about Scotland

Where is Scotland, MD?

Scotland is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 2.1 miles E of North Bethesda.

What county is Scotland in?

Scotland is in Montgomery County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Scotland, MD?

The ZIP code for Scotland is 20852.

What is the nearest town to Scotland?

North Bethesda, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Scotland?

Yes. The closest is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 3.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Scotland?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Scotland?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Scotland?

About 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Scotland?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Scotland?

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

What climate does Scotland have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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