Scotts Ridge, MD

Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland

Scotts Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland. It is 1.3 miles W of Hampstead, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21074.

Scotts Ridge at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Carroll County
ZIP code
21074
Nearest town
Hampstead (1.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.6086, -76.8319

Weather in Scotts Ridge now

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Scotts Ridge weather for the next 7 days

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

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What is the weather usually like in Scotts Ridge?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°55°72°90°40°24°Jan43°25°Feb52°32°Mar65°42°Apr73°51°May81°60°Jun85°64°Jul83°63°Aug77°56°Sep65°45°Oct54°36°Nov44°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan2.9"Feb4.1"Mar3.8"Apr4.0"May3.8"Jun4.7"Jul4.2"Aug5.1"Sep4.2"Oct3.4"Nov4.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MILLERS 4 NE, MD US (USC00185934), adjusted for the elevation of Scotts Ridge.

Scotts Ridge weather month by month

January
40° 24°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 9.7 in of snow
February
43° 25°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 10.8 in of snow
March
52° 32°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
April
65° 42°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
May
73° 51°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
81° 60°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 64°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 63°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 56°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
65° 45°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
54° 36°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
December
44° 28°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Scotts Ridge through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:09 PM9 h 44 min
February6:57 AM5:45 PM10 h 47 min
March7:16 AM7:15 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:46 PM13 h 18 min
May5:51 AM8:16 PM14 h 24 min
June5:37 AM8:38 PM15 h 0 min
July5:51 AM8:35 PM14 h 44 min
August6:18 AM8:04 PM13 h 46 min
September6:47 AM7:17 PM12 h 30 min
October7:16 AM6:29 PM11 h 13 min
November6:50 AM4:53 PM10 h 3 min
December7:19 AM4:45 PM9 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Scotts Ridge?

Scotts Ridge has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Scotts 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 Scotts Ridge

The closest live webcam is Shrewsbury Township, 12.3 miles NE of Scotts Ridge.

Shrewsbury TownshipShrewsbury Township · 12.3 mi NEOn Windy
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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Scotts Ridge.

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Questions about Scotts Ridge

Where is Scotts Ridge, MD?

Scotts Ridge is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Maryland, 1.3 miles W of Hampstead.

What county is Scotts Ridge in?

Scotts Ridge is in Carroll County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Scotts Ridge, MD?

The ZIP code for Scotts Ridge is 21074.

What is the nearest town to Scotts Ridge?

Hampstead, 1.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Scotts Ridge?

Yes. The closest is Shrewsbury Township, 12.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Scotts Ridge?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Scotts Ridge?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Scotts Ridge?

About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Scotts Ridge?

Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Scotts Ridge?

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

What climate does Scotts Ridge have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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